Cleanroom & Laboratory Fit-Out | Oxford & London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Location: Oxford & London
Job Type: Permanent
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a specialist team delivering high-specification cleanroom, laboratory, pharmaceutical and technical fit-out projects across Oxford and London.
This is a hands-on project delivery role, taking responsibility for mechanical packages from pre-construction and design coordination through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
Experience within cleanrooms, laboratories, life sciences, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments would be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of mechanical project delivery from design through to completion.
* Manage mechanical packages across cleanroom, laboratory and specialist fit-out projects.
* Coordinate HVAC, ventilation, ductwork, pipework, heating, cooling and associated mechanical services.
* Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement and resources.
* Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, construction, BMS and specialist trades.
* Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
* Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
* Attend client, consultant and project progress meetings.
* Manage RFIs, technical queries, variations and project documentation.
* Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve delivery issues.
* Ensure works are delivered safely, to specification and within budget.
* Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
* Support O&M documentation and close-out.
* Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and the wider project team.
* Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, quality and technical standards.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services or specialist fit-out.
* Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services.
* Experience with HVAC, ventilation, ductwork and mechanical pipework.
* Previous experience delivering complex fit-out projects.
* Cleanroom, laboratory, pharmaceutical, life sciences or other regulated-environment experience is highly desirable.
* Strong project planning, commercial and procurement skills.
* Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
* Strong client-facing and communication skills.
* Relevant Mechanical Engineering / Building Services qualification is advantageous.
* SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS desirable.
* Full UK driving licence.
The Opportunity
You'll be working on technically demanding, high-specification projects within the cleanroom and laboratory sector, with projects across Oxford and London.
The role would suit a Mechanical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects and working closely with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and delivery teams.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £70000.00 per year