Senior Project Manager (MEP) – Specialist Laboratory Project Location: Warwickshire Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Car Allowance Benefits Shape the future of world-class STEM facilities Our client, one of the UK’s leading MEP specialists, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (MEP) to lead the mechanical and electrical delivery of a flagship laboratory development at the University of Warwick. This scheme forms a central part of the University’s ambitious £700m STEM Connect Programme – a transformative investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that will cement Warwick’s place as a global leader in research and education. This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior professional with a strong mechanical or electrical bias, proven leadership credentials, and the ability to operate at a strategic, client-facing level. The Role – Senior Project Manager (MEP) As Senior Project Manager, you will hold strategic accountability for the £65m MEP delivery on this highly complex, high-profile scheme. Rather than day-to-day coordination, your role will be hands-off and leadership focused: ensuring technical excellence, political awareness, and stakeholder confidence throughout. Key responsibilities: * Lead the end-to-end delivery of MEP works on a landmark laboratory project, valued at £65m. * Act as the strategic interface between client, delivery teams, and stakeholders. * Provide credible technical oversight on complex systems, including fume cupboards, specialist gases (argon and others), high-containment ventilation, and laboratory infrastructure. * Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners. * Navigate a politically sensitive environment, maintaining strong relationships with senior University stakeholders. * Oversee procurement, commercial matters, risk management, and statutory compliance. * Champion safety, quality, and sustainability in line with the University’s vision for world-class facilities. About You We’re looking for a politically astute leader with deep technical knowledge and the gravitas to operate at boardroom and client level. Essential experience: * Proven success as a Senior Project Manager within construction / MEP. * Strong mechanical or electrical bias, with demonstrable expertise in complex building services. * Experience delivering laboratory, pharmaceutical, or specialist research environments. * Knowledge of specialist systems such as fume cupboards, containment labs, and specialist gases. * Ability to lead strategically, managing through others rather than being hands-on. * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at a senior, client-facing level. * Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management awareness. Why Join? * Lead the MEP strategy on one of the UK’s most ambitious STEM developments. * Deliver cutting-edge facilities that will shape global research and education. * Excellent package including competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and flexible benefits. * Genuine opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking organisation