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Mechanical Construction Manager

Laing O'Rourke
Oxford
3 days ago
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Do you want to work on a project that brings together science, healthcare, and world‑class design?

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


Then come and join us! At Crown House Technologies (CHt) you'll be part of Laing O'Rourke's specialist MEP business, working on some of the most advanced energy and infrastructure projects in the UK. We'll give you the support, training, and progression to grow your career while making a real impact on the future of the UK's power network


We're delivering the full MEP scope for the Ellison Institute of Technology's Oxford Campus — a landmark life sciences development combining cutting‑edge research laboratories, a wellness clinic, and collaborative spaces dedicated to solving global health challenges.


We're now looking for a Mechanical Construction Manager to take ownership of the mechanical delivery on site, leading the workforce, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safe, high‑quality, productive delivery across all phases of the project.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage the on‑site mechanical workforce, ensuring productivity targets are met
  • Coordinate installation, commissioning, and close‑out of mechanical systems
  • Work closely with planners, engineers, and supervisors to drive progress
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality at all times
  • Ensure the right people, materials, and plant are in the right place at the right time
  • Support short‑term planning and sequencing of work packages
  • Oversee subcontractor performance and hold teams accountable for delivery
  • Foster strong collaboration across all trades on site

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience delivering mechanical services on large, complex building projects
  • Strong leadership and workforce management skills — able to motivate and drive productivity
  • Excellent knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, public health, and plant installations)
  • Good planning, coordination, and communication skills
  • Understanding of safety legislation, quality systems, and construction processes
  • HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning


About us

Crown House technologies 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 health 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 prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.


We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email


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