Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Mainland Europe
Employment Type: Permanent | Project length: 24 months
Salary: Competitive / DOE

We are currently partnering with a well-established mechanical engineering contractor delivering complex construction projects across pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor and high-tech industrial sectors throughout Europe. Due to continued project wins, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team on a long-term European project.

This role will see you taking full responsibility for the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of mechanical construction works, working closely with site teams, subcontractors and clients in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical project team through all phases of delivery, reporting directly to the Project Director
• Take day-to-day ownership of health & safety on site, ensuring company procedures are fully implemented
• Plan and manage works from initiation through to handover, including materials, subcontract packages and labour
• Manage site teams including Construction Managers, Engineers and Supervisors
• Develop construction execution plans, schedules and constructability reviews
• Define, tender, award and manage subcontractor work scopes in collaboration with commercial teams
• Coordinate with fabrication workshops on prefabrication planning, testing and documentation
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports for clients and stakeholders
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors on cost control, variations and commercial reporting
• Ensure QA/QC standards are met and works comply with specifications and industry standards

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in senior mechanical engineering or project engineering roles
• Strong background delivering mechanical construction projects (pharma, biotech, semiconductor, oil & gas)
• Experience working for a mechanical contractor (rather than consultancy or client-side)
• Solid construction-stage experience including piping fabrication, installation, testing and equipment installation
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Construction or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple workstreams

What’s on Offer

• Long-term European project pipeline
• Choice of permanent or contract engagement
• Competitive salary or day rate
• Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-value projects
• Supportive, professional project delivery environment

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity OR are keen to apply you can do so by contacting Sadie Martin via S.martin@calco.co.uk. You can also apply directly via this advert.