Project Manager

• Up to 80000 per annum
• Cambridge, England
• Permanent

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join its construction team in Cambridge. This permanent opportunity involves leading the delivery of a mechanical engineering or MEP package on a large, complex, multi-disciplinary commercial project, from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead compliance across design, engineering, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery programme, including planning, scrutiny, performance monitoring and contingency planning.
• Develop and maintain effective project and workplace controls throughout delivery.
• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of designated work packages, contributing to financial forecasting, cost-value reporting and profit improvement.
• Coordinate multiple disciplines, interfaces and sequencing requirements across the project.
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities, ensuring mitigation actions are implemented and commercial impacts are clearly communicated.
• Drive compliance with quality plans, company procedures and corporate governance standards.
• Lead teams, support performance management and contribute to the development of project personnel.

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in mechanical engineering, MEP delivery or mechanical construction.
• Experience managing large-scale MEP contracts within a collaborative construction environment.
• Understanding of complex project interfaces, work sequencing, testing and commissioning requirements.
• Formal health and safety qualifications, including SMSTS as a minimum.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver projects safely, on time and to high-quality standards.
• Experience in commercial and contractual management, risk management and financial forecasting.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, governance and compliance procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing support and employee assistance.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, dependants' and parental bereavement leave.
• Opportunity to work on a significant commercial construction project in Cambridge.

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in mechanical engineering, MEP or construction project delivery, apply now to join our client's professional project team in Cambridge.