Job Description:

MEP Project Manager – Cleanroom / Pharmaceutical Construction
Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Contract: 12 Months+
Rate: £450–£500 per day (depending on experience)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Working Arrangement: Site Based
The Opportunity V7 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a specialist contractor delivering a technically challenging cleanroom construction project in Towcester, Northamptonshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term project within a high-tech, controlled environment, with an initial contract duration of approximately 12 months and potential for extension.
We are looking for a well-rounded Project Manager with a strong MEP background, ideally mechanically biased, who has previous experience delivering cleanroom, pharmaceutical, laboratory or other technically complex construction projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of MEP packages throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate mechanical, electrical and specialist subcontractors.
• Work closely with CSA teams to ensure effective coordination between construction packages.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate with design teams, engineers and client representatives.
• Monitor progress against programme, identifying and resolving potential delays.
• Ensure works are delivered to the required quality, health & safety and technical standards.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Manage project reporting, commercial variations and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager or Construction Project Manager.
• Previous experience delivering cleanroom, pharmaceutical, laboratory or controlled-environment construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, particularly HVAC and specialist ventilation systems.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction packages.
• Good understanding of CSA interfaces and construction sequencing.
• Strong programme management, commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills.
• Relevant construction qualifications and site safety certifications.

Desirable Experience

• GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Cleanroom HVAC systems, AHUs, ductwork and specialist mechanical installations.
• Cleanroom commissioning, qualification and validation processes.
• High-tech manufacturing, semiconductor or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience working for specialist MEP or cleanroom contractors.

Contract Details

• Rate: £450–£500 per day, depending on experience.
• IR35: Outside IR35.
• Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with potential extensions.
• Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire.
• Start: ASAP, subject to successful interview.
• Site Presence: Site-based position.

ApplyIf you are an experienced MEP Project Manager with a background in pharmaceutical, cleanroom or specialist construction projects, please apply with your latest CV.

Alternatively, contact Reece Waters at V7 Recruitment to discuss the opportunity in more detail.


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