Mechanical Project Manager – Pharma & Biotech Projects

About the role

We are supporting a growing engineering consultancy delivering capital projects across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors. The Mechanical Project Manager will lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of mechanical projects from concept design to commissioning.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones.
• Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, progress reporting and risk management.
• Coordinate design reviews, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning support.
• Oversee delivery of mechanical systems such as HVAC, process piping, clean utilities and building services in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning and start‑up activities ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or industrial project environments.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical projects, engineering work packages or client‑facing engineering activities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Clean utility systems
• Process piping design and installation
• Building services engineering
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Commissioning and start‑up procedures