Mechanical Project Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical engineering packages for the Ellison Institute of Technology’s Oxford Campus – a world‑class facility with research laboratories, an oncology and wellness clinic, and collaborative spaces. This role will take ownership from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Leading and managing the full delivery of the mechanical systems package from inception to closeout.
  
• Developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives for smooth and timely project execution.
  
• Championing health and safety compliance and embedding a positive safety culture across all mechanical works.
  
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks while resolving issues promptly and driving continuous improvement.
  
• Overseeing quality assurance, system commissioning, and comprehensive project close‑out documentation.
  

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• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
  
• Proven experience managing complex mechanical packages on large‑scale construction projects, ideally within life sciences, healthcare, or similarly regulated sectors.
  
• Strong leadership skills, experience motivating and developing engineering and project teams.
  
• Excellent project management capabilities, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across diverse teams.
  
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a relentless focus on delivering projects on time, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  

Crown House Technologies is part of the Laing O’Rourke Group and specialises in advanced engineering and business services. We supply a full Building Services package and are one of the UK’s largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facilities.

We offer extensive training, development, and long‑term career opportunities. If you’re passionate about managing innovative mechanical systems in a fast‑paced, regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom