Role: Mechanical Construction Manager

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 (DOE)

Location: Co. Down

Contract: Permanent

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in the UK’s Building Services providers. they design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Ireland.

Client specialises in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of Prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Ireland. They also offer turnkey design, build & operate solutions for commercial energy centers and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout Ireland & UK.

They are currently looking to fill the role of Mechanical Construction Manager to support their growing Operations Team based in Co. Down. This post is a permanent contract and offers an amazing opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further your career.

Job summary:

The successful candidate would be working in conjunction with an established commercial project management team and alongside our in-house M&E design team, who operate with the latest Revit, AutoCAD & MEP 3D design packages, hence previous experience working on commercial M&E projects at a manager’s level is essential.

Most of their projects are currently based throughout the UK and Ireland and predominantly commercial M&E laid installation with a small section Construction. Any experience in construction would be beneficial but not essential.               

Responsibilities of role:

• Ensure project value, drawings, specification and order are agreed and in place before works commence.
• Ensure company HSEQ policies & procedures are adhered to throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure all RAMS are accurately developed throughout the project to cover all elements of works being carried out.
• Correspond directly with client / customer and other associated contractors where necessary throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure all plant and equipment are procured correctly, in line with the specification and client requirements.
• Throughout the project track costs (material & labour) to ensure the project will be delivered as per original target spends.
• Assess requirement for labour and sub-contractors to undertake various elements of installation work.
• Manage all sub-contractors to ensure they fulfil company requirements and are engaged appropriately via fixed price JCT contract.
• Prepare accurate programme of works to ensure all works are planned in manner that key dates can be met.
• Provide accurate information on contract variation and monthly claims.
• Ability to set out your own workload and to priorities the key elements of the project to ensure we deliver project programmes. 
• Assist in the preparation of accurate installation drawings and “As installed” drawings upon completion of works.
• Assist with the preparation of O&M manuals upon completion of the project.
• Ability to work in conjunction with the wider MEP management within your team to plan and deliver each contract in a proactive and efficient manner.
• Ability to work in conjunction with the site teams and contractors onsite to ensure all works are carried out safely and to a high standard.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by management. 

Travel requirements:

This role is aimed to be predominantly office based, There will be a requirement to attend frequent site meetings for example to meet client representatives, carry out site surveys, assess site progress, meet sub-contractors, assist with co-ordination plant operational checks & final commissioning. It would be reasonable to assume you would need to be out onsite at least 1-2 days per week.

To be considered for the role you will require:

• Good Microsoft Office skills – to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Previous experience in a similar mechanical based role
• Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn within their team and the company
• Demonstrate a good ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Company benefits:

• Full in-house Training
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Free annual health check during working hours
• 30 days Annual Leave
• Annual bonus based on company performance

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Ernesta Lukoseviciute at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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