Mechanical Project Manager - Cleanroom & Laboratory Fit-Out

Mechanical Project Manager

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.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.