Project Manager

Company: Matchtech
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Job Description

Up to 80000 per annumCambridge, England

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Permanent

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Lead compliance across design, engineering, construction and commissioning activities.

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Manage the end-to-end delivery programme, including planning, scrutiny, performance monitoring and contingency planning.

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Develop and maintain effective project and workplace controls throughout delivery.

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Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of designated work packages, contributing to financial forecasting, cost-value reporting and profit improvement.

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Coordinate multiple disciplines, interfaces and sequencing requirements across the project.

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Proactively manage risks and opportunities, ensuring mitigation actions are implemented and commercial impacts are clearly communicated.

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Drive compliance with quality plans, company procedures and corporate governance standards.

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Lead teams, support performance management and contribute to the development of project personnel.

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Job Requirements:

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Strong knowledge and practical experience in mechanical engineering, MEP delivery or mechanical construction.

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Experience managing large-scale MEP contracts within a collaborative construction environment. Understanding of complex project interfaces, work sequencing, testing and commissioning requirements.

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Formal health and safety qualifications, including SMSTS as a minimum.

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Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver projects safely, on time and to high-quality standards.

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Experience in commercial and contractual management, risk management and financial forecasting.

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Strong understanding of quality assurance, governance and compliance procedures.

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Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

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Benefits:

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24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.

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Financial wellbeing support and employee assistance.

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Professional development and career progression opportunities.

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Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, dependants' and parental bereavement leave.

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Opportunity to work on a significant commercial construction project in Cambridge.

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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.

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026