Mechanical Project Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Harwell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holidays

Annual bonus

Life Insurance

Company Pension

Employee Discounts

Referral Programme

Subsidised Health Assessments

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to deliver cleanroom and laboratory projects from concept through commissioning. You will manage mechanical services within controlled environments, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence, in line with industry standards.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, develop and maintain DPC&C programmes in MS Project, control costs, chair weekly progress meetings, and manage client relationships while ensuring health and

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project management within the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and HVAC systems.
• Sound industry knowledge and understanding of best practice.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Understanding of cleanroom standards and regulatory requirements (beneficial)
• Knowledge of GMP environments and validation processes (beneficial)
• Experience delivering multiple projects concurrently (beneficial)
• Experience working on fast-track or live operational sites
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to track and file information efficiently and effectively.
• Able to achieve results in a client-focused, collaborative manner
• Ambitious and capable, with a professional and articulate manner and a strong drive to deliver results.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all stages of the project lifecycle, including conception, design, development, and implementation
• Managing and coordinating project teams, including engineers, designers, technicians, and subcontractors
• Develop, manage and maintain Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (DPC&C) programmes in Microsoft Project
• Responsible for full mechanical cost control, including budgeting, estimating, package procurement, subcontract account management, and agreement of final accounts to meet project targets
• Chairing weekly subcontractor progress meetings and keeping accurate meeting minutes
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Identifying project risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and resolving issues or delays
• Managing project resources and materials to support successful delivery
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements and relevant industry standards
• Completing tender reviews and comparison reports to document the equalisation of compliant tender returns
• Producing building services quality plans (ITPs), including detailed commissioning plans and schedules

Skills

Project management

HVAC knowledge

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: South of England (Harwell)
Type: Full-time
Sector: Life Sciences | Engineering | High-Performance Environments

The Mechanical Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of cleanroom and laboratory projects from concept through to commissioning and handover. This role focuses on managing the mechanical services associated with controlled environments, Mechanical Project Manager ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant industry standards and client requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Overseeing all stages of the project lifecycle, including conception, design, development, and implementation
• Managing and coordinating project teams, including engineers, designers, technicians, and subcontractors
• Develop, manage and maintain Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (DPC&C) programmes in Microsoft Project
• Responsible for full mechanical cost control, including budgeting, estimating, package procurement, subcontract account management, and agreement of final accounts to meet project targets
• Chairing weekly subcontractor progress meetings and keeping accurate meeting minutes
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Identifying project risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and resolving issues or delays
• Managing project resources and materials to support successful delivery
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements and relevant industry standards
• Completing tender reviews and comparison reports to document the equalisation of compliant tender returns
• Producing building services quality plans (ITPs), including detailed commissioning plans and schedules

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable experience in project management within the construction or engineering industry
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and HVAC systems
• Sound industry knowledge and understanding of best practice
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from pre-construction through to delivery
• Understanding of cleanroom standards and regulatory requirements (beneficial)
• Knowledge of GMP environments and validation processes (beneficial)
• Experience delivering multiple projects concurrently (beneficial)
• Experience working on fast-track or live operational sites
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to track and file information efficiently and effectively.
• Able to achieve results in a client-focused, collaborative manner
• Ambitious and capable, with a professional and articulate manner and a strong drive to deliver results.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Site Management Safety Training Certification (SMSTS) (Mandatory)
• Construction Skills Certification (CSCS) (Mandatory)
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (Desirable)

Benefits

• 31 days holidays (inclusive of public holidays)
• Annual Bonus scheme linked to Company performance
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Programme
• Subsidised Health Assessments