Senior Mechanical Construction Lead – Major Infrastructure

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 270,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a BOP Mechanical Area Manager to lead installation, subcontractor management and delivery on a major infrastructure project in NSW. You will supervise mechanical construction activities, coordinate with engineering and commissioning teams, and drive safety, schedule adherence and quality across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 10–15+ years in mechanical construction with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, a mechanical trade or degree, and a proven

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years' experience in mechanical construction
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Trade qualification in a mechanical discipline
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience delivering large-scale mechanical packages on infrastructure/mining/power/hydro projects
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage multiple subcontractors

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction activities across project areas
• Oversee Mechanical Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontractors
• Drive construction progress, productivity, safety and quality performance
• Coordinate mechanical installation works (pipework, cooling water, drainage, fire protection)
• Ensure work packs, drawings, methodologies, materials and resources are ready before construction commences
• Monitor project schedules, workforce requirements, costs and contractor performance
• Manage inspections, quality documentation, defects and non-conformance issues
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, HSE, project controls and commissioning teams
• Support mechanical completion, testing, commissioning and handover
• Maintain accurate progress reporting, forecasting and construction documentation

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical construction

Subcontractor management

Project planning

Quality assurance

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical discipline

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Core Talent is seeking a BOP Mechanical Area Manager to lead installation, subcontractor management and delivery on a major infrastructure project in NSW. You will supervise mechanical construction activities, coordinate with engineering and commissioning teams, and drive safety, schedule adherence and quality across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 10–15+ years in mechanical construction with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, a mechanical trade or degree, and a proven