Mechanical Project Manager

Company: Blue Fox
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Mechanical Project Manager – Mission Critical

Location: Oxford, UK – travel across Southern England

Salary: £120,000 + 10% Pension + benefits

Sector: Mission Critical / MEP

Contractor: Specialist MEP Contractor

An established MEP contractor is looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of major mission-critical projects across Southern England.

Based around Oxford, the role will cover projects across the region, with travel typically ranging from Bristol through to London.

The Role

You will take ownership of mechanical packages from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, working closely with clients, consultants, site teams and the wider MEP delivery function.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Full delivery responsibility for mechanical packages on mission-critical projects
  • Managing mechanical subcontractors, site teams and specialist suppliers
  • Driving programme, quality, safety and commercial performance
  • Coordinating mechanical works with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams
  • Reviewing designs, technical submissions, RFIs and construction information
  • Procurement and management of major mechanical equipment and packages
  • Identifying programme and delivery risks and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Managing client and consultant relationships throughout the project lifecycle
  • Supporting testing, commissioning and final handover
  • Regular travel to projects across Southern England

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong building-services background.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Mechanical project management experience with an MEP or specialist contractor
  • Experience delivering technically complex, mission-critical projects
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling, ventilation and associated mechanical systems
  • Experience managing projects from pre-construction through commissioning
  • Strong subcontractor and supply-chain management experience
  • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder-management skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams across different locations

Experience within data centres, life sciences, advanced manufacturing or other mission-critical environments would be particularly relevant.

Package

£120,000 salary

10% employer pension contribution

Long-term pipeline of mission-critical projects

Projects across Oxford, Bristol, London and the wider South of England

Opportunity to join a growing specialist MEP contractor delivering technically challenging projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager looking for a senior delivery role with a strong project pipeline and significant responsibility across the South of England.

Apply Now!

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Posted: September 19th, 2026