Assistant Mechanical Project Manager

Group Metropolitan; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Metropolitan, a leading construction contractor, is seeking an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager in London. This role involves overseeing complex construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be experienced in mechanical infrastructure and have strong project management skills, contributing to the aims and values of the company.

Benefits

Length of Service reward scheme

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working at the Construction Management/Project Engineer level.
• In-depth knowledge of Data Centres and Critical Facilities.
• Minimum 12 months of continuous employment for EOT benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and construction management duties.
• Coordinate the work of the site team and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE procedures from project start to finish.

Skills

Communication skills

Project planning

Time management

Knowledge of IT systems

Education

Mechanical Relevant Qualifications

SMSTS

CSCS Managers Card

Tools

Planning software

SharePoint

MS Office

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ASSISTANT MECHANICAL PROJECT MANAGER

About Us

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £85m.This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business,’ expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same.

Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

About the role:

This role's purpose is to provide project engineering and construction management duties to support the project manager on a number of complex construction and engineering projects, ensuring projects fully satisfy customer and company requirements, supporting the company's vision, strategy, business plan and values, and contributing to the growth of the business by building relationships.

Type of contract: Permanent Role

Department: Mechanical

Hours: 07:00 – 16:00

• Promote Group Metropolitan’s Rules and establish safe working cultures and practices.
• Comply with Group Metropolitan’s procedures and legal obligations.
• Promote and comply with environmental compliance.
• Responsible for delivery and quality in line with customer and company expectations.
• Coordinate the work of the site team, including subcontractors/trades and the external supply chain.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance methods/standards to ensure the delivery of projects.
• Maintain HSQE procedures from pre-start to project completion to ensure compliance with all company HSQE standards, policies, processes, ISO accreditations and legislative requirements.
• Preparation of weekly site condition & safety reports and acting swiftly on any areas identified requiring attention.
• Ensure all programmes, plans, method statements and risk assessments are robust, up to date, understood and implemented.
• Be aware of and ensure contract terms are understood and adhered to.
• Ensure that all site records are kept up to date in line with company and legislative requirements.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with all appropriate internal and external stakeholders, including customers, sub-contractors, and supply chain.
• Identify and act on opportunities to reduce cost and add value to the project.
• Identify and escalate any potential issues.
• Ensure the high site standards set out at the start of the project are maintained throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure all persons working on site have the correct competence and training for the role they are carrying out.
• Participate, contribute and, where required, chair and minute meetings with Sub-Contractors.
• Completion of testing documentation and other relevant record information.
• Carry out site surveys to establish SoW for costing purposes.
• Base understanding of how to cost a job for small VO’s and smaller projects.
• Understanding of cost tracking to ensure projects are delivered within budget allowances.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge and expertise with Mechanical Infrastructure and Data Centre fit-out packages.
• Proven track record of working for customer-facing contractors.
• Comprehensive awareness of health & safety, CDM and environmental legislation and good practice.
• Good knowledge of IT systems (Planning software, SharePoint, MS Office)
• Key communication skills necessary to maintain and develop relationships.
• Key skills in project planning, time management, and effective communication to manage site-based project personnel.
• Experienced in running effective and productive meetings with a subcontractor.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience Working at the Construction Management/Project Engineer Level.
• In Dept Knowledge of Data Centres and Critical Facilities.
• Mechanical Relevant Qualifications.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Managers Card.
• Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Length of Service reward scheme.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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