Mechanical Construction Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of the Laing O\'Rourke Group, is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager for a landmark science and research development in Oxford, starting in October 2026. You will play a pivotal role shaping delivery from day one on this state‑of‑the‑art project.

On site you will oversee the mechanical package, drive programme and productivity, maintain the highest health, safety and quality standards, and collaborate closely with planners, engineers and

Qualifications

• Oversee the mechanical package on site, driving programme, productivity, safety and quality.
• Lead on-site mechanical workforce with strong leadership.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and close-out of mechanical systems.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site mechanical workforce, ensuring productivity targets are achieved.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and close-out of mechanical systems.
• Work closely with planners, engineers, and supervisors to drive programme and progress.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and quality throughout the project.
• Ensure labour, materials, and plant are effectively planned and available when required.
• Support short-term planning and sequencing of work packages.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure accountability for delivery.
• Promote strong collaboration and communication across all trades on site.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce management

HVAC & MEP knowledge

Planning & coordination

Health & safety compliance

On-site communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Do you want to work on a project that brings together science, research and world-class design?

Are you someone who thrives onleading teams, driving performance, and getting work done safely and to a high standard?

Then Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!

This role will see you working on a state-of-the-art science and research development in Oxford, helping deliver world-class laboratory facilities that will support innovation for years to come.

In return, you'll benefit from strong career development, industry-leading training, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the best teams in the sector — all within a business that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in delivery.

What is the role?

If you're looking ahead to your next project, we're recruiting an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join a landmark science and research development in Oxford, starting in October 2026. This is an opportunity to get involved early on a flagship project and help shape delivery from day one.

You'll play a leading role delivering highly technicalfacilities within the science and research sector where you'll be responsible for overseeing the mechanicalpackage on site, driving programme, productivity, safety, and quality throughout the delivery phase.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the on-site mechanical workforce, ensuring productivity targets are achieved
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and close-out of mechanical systems
• Work closely with planners, engineers, and supervisors to drive programme and progress
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and quality throughout the project
• Ensure labour, materials, and plant are effectively planned and available when required
• Support short-term planning and sequencing of work packages
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure accountability for delivery
• Promote strong collaboration and communication across all trades on site

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering mechanical services on large-scale, complex construction projects
• Strong leadership and workforce management skills with the ability to drive performance on site
• Excellent knowledge of HVAC, public health, and mechanical plant installations
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication abilities
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation, quality standards, and construction processes
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience)

About us:

CHT is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.