Mechanical SME - HVAC

QCS Staffing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing seeks a Mechanical SME - HVAC in Manchester for a long-term contract. Lead capital HVAC projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring delivery of design deliverables across CD/BD/DD with clear requirements and compliance.

The role focuses on integrating fresh air, extraction, and cleanroom HVAC within large-scale biopharma projects, driving alignment with design contractors and suppliers to meet timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive capital project experience in pharma/biotech is required.
• Strong technical and execution exposure on major capital investments.
• Experience with HVAC systems, fresh air, extraction, and cleanrooms.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to capture needs for the CD.
• Prepare Technical Requirements Specifications for all systems.
• Issue specifications to the design contractor in a timely manner.
• Define design deliverables for CD, BD, and DD stages with detail level.

Skills

HVAC systems

Capital projects

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Mechanical SME - HVAC - UK, Manchester - Long Term Contract

How would you like the opportunity to work with in one of the largest biopharmaceutical projects in the country? If yes, then this is the assignment for you!

Our client is currently seeking the skills of a Mechanical SME to join their team. Our client develops and delivers life changing medicines to millions of people globally and as part of their growth. With their Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing network growing rapidly, they are committed to growing their portfolio of commercial biologics products supplied worldwide – and this is your opportunity to be involved!

What You’ll Do

• Engage with key project stakeholders to ensure their needs are understood and accurately reflected in the Concept Design (CD).
• Prepare Project Technical Requirements Specifications for all systems, including performance requirements and applicable project or industry standards.
• Ensure all relevant specifications are issued to the design contractor in a complete and timely manner.
• Define and agree design deliverables with the design contractor for all project design stages (CD, BD, DD), including the required level of detail and review.

What you’ll need

• Extensive relevant capital project experience, with strong technical and execution exposure on major capital investments—ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
• Experience working with HVAC systems, including fresh air supply, extraction systems, and cleanroom HVAC.
• Strong track record collaborating with design contractors and equipment suppliers on large‑scale, complex projects, ensuring alignment, quality, and timely delivery across multidisciplinary teams.