Project Manager - Towcester

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd is hiring an experienced MEP Project Manager for a cleanroom/pharma construction project in Towcester, Northamptonshire. The role is site-based with an initial 12-month contract and a daily rate of £450–£500 depending on experience.

You will lead MEP package delivery, oversee subcontractors, and ensure programmes, budgets and client requirements are met while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager or equivalent on cleanroom or controlled environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, especially HVAC.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and multidisciplinary packages.
• Good understanding of CSA interfaces and construction sequencing.
• Excellent programme management and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of MEP packages throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and specialist subcontractors.
• Collaborate with CSA teams to ensure cross-package coordination.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate with design teams, engineers and client representatives.
• Monitor progress against schedule and resolve delays.
• Ensure works meet quality, health & safety and technical standards.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Prepare project reporting and manage commercial variations.

Skills

MEP background

Project management

HVAC experience

Subcontractor coordination

Client-facing communication

Education

Construction qualifications

Site safety certifications

Job description

MEP Project Manager - Cleanroom / Pharmaceutical Construction

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire

Contract: 12 Months+

Rate: £450-£500 per day (depending on experience)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Working Arrangement: Site Based

The Opportunity V7 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a specialist contractor delivering a technically challenging cleanroom construction project in Towcester, Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term project within a high-tech, controlled environment, with an initial contract duration of approximately 12 months and potential for extension.

We are looking for a well-rounded Project Manager with a strong MEP background, ideally mechanically biased, who has previous experience delivering cleanroom, pharmaceutical, laboratory or other technically complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of MEP packages throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate mechanical, electrical and specialist subcontractors.
• Work closely with CSA teams to ensure effective coordination between construction packages.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate with design teams, engineers and client representatives.
• Monitor progress against programme, identifying and resolving potential delays.
• Ensure works are delivered to the required quality, health & safety and technical standards.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Manage project reporting, commercial variations and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager or Construction Project Manager.
• Previous experience delivering cleanroom, pharmaceutical, laboratory or controlled-environment construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, particularly HVAC and specialist ventilation systems.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction packages.
• Good understanding of CSA interfaces and construction sequencing.
• Strong programme management, commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills.
• Relevant construction qualifications and site safety certifications.

Desirable Experience

• GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Cleanroom HVAC systems, AHUs, ductwork and specialist mechanical installations.
• Cleanroom commissioning, qualification and validation processes.
• High-tech manufacturing, semiconductor or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience working for specialist MEP or cleanroom contractors.

Contract Details

• Rate: £450-£500 per day, depending on experience.
• IR35: Outside IR35.
• Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with potential extensions.
• Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire.
• Start: ASAP, subject to successful interview.
• Site Presence: Site-based position.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.