Mechanical Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for delivery of the mechanical services package on a pharmaceutical project.
• Manage the project lifecycle from design coordination, procurement, and construction through commissioning and handover.
• Lead and develop the mechanical project team, including engineers, supervisors, and specialist subcontractors.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, EPC partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Control programme, cost, and risk, including forecasting, variations, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, client specifications, and local Belgian regulations.
• Oversee QA/QC processes, inspections, test packs, and documentation.
• Lead mechanical commissioning activities, supporting validation readiness and handover.
• Drive a strong health & safety culture, ensuring safe systems of work at all times.
• Provide regular progress reporting, lookaheads, and stakeholder updates.

Requirements

• Degree or trade background in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated projects (e.g. biotech, medical devices).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cleanroom systems, process pipework, utilities, and mechanical services.
• Solid understanding of GMP, validation, and documentation-driven delivery.
• Experience managing large teams, multiple subcontractors, and complex interfaces.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead mechanical delivery on a flagship pharmaceutical project.
• Competitive salary or day rate, plus package (travel, accommodation, allowances).
• Long-term career progression within a growing European life sciences contractor
• 3 Weeks on 1 Week Off Rotation.