Electrical Construction Manager

Mercury GmbH; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury in Oxford, UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead on-site electrical packages for complex projects. You will coordinate activity with multiple trades, drive safety and quality, and ensure documentation and permits are in place to meet project goals.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale electrical construction, a solid understanding of design and build processes, and the ability to lead diverse teams under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Electrical Construction Manager.
• Strong knowledge of the full design and construction process.
• Construction background.
• Ability to control and manage people and programs.
• Trade background or a relevant third level qualification.
• Proven track record coordinating large projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all electrical work packages on site in conjunction with other trades.
• Manage site safety with the Mercury Safety Advisor and ensure RAMS, SPA, permits are in place.
• Oversee QA activities with project team including TIDP and project QPI.
• Plan activities to site production control requirements and update Visilean records.
• Drive project schedule with planners, PMs, sub-contractors and consulting engineers/architects.
• Control project costs with QS support: labour, materials, plant, variations, valuations.
• Direct day-to-day site operations and lead the project team.
• Monitor sub-contractor activities and hold weekly progress meetings.
• Oversee snagging system and ensure weekly punch lists.
• Manage room permits and ensure contractor compliance.
• Maintain sub-contractor documentation and safety records.

Skills

Project management

Staff management

Planning & scheduling

Electrical construction knowledge

Education

Trade background

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager, Oxford, UK

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Manage the co-ordination and site activities of all ELEC work packages in junction with other trades.
• Management of Site Safety in conjunction with Mercury Safety Advisor, including set up, management of and closing out of file. Ensure all work activities are planned to the required level of detail, all documentation in line with company SOP’s (RAMS, SPA’s, Permits) and approved at the workface
• Management of Site QA in conjunction with Mercury Project Manager and team including set up, TIDP’s and project QPI’s.
• Ensure all activities and site works are planned according to site production control requirements (Visilean)
• Oversee and Drive Project Schedule in conjunction with Planner, Project Managers, Sub-Contractors and consulting Engineer/Architect to Mercury Engineering and Client requirements
• Management of all costs associated with Project with the support of the project QS including:
  • Labour
  • Material
  • Plant and Equipment
  • Variations
  • Valuations
• Management of all day to day site operations
• Direct management of Mercury Engineering project team including alignment of all discipline leads to the benefit of project goals.
• Management of sub-contractor activities including tracking progress against schedule and manpower levels. Ensure that there is a weekly minuted meeting with sub-contractor.
• Management of the Mercury “In Progress” snagging system ensuring that the supervisors return weekly punch lists where applicable.
• Overseeing of room permits process and ensure contractors on site are compliant with requirements.
• Ensure all Sub-contractor documentation including safety documentation is maintained up to date and filed for future reference.
• Drive the Mercury Engineering culture of safety and quality through the project.
• Provide the safety and quality leadership required on all Mercury projects.
• Review the weekly progress report before it is issued to all stakeholders. Highlight areas not available, and delays, shortage of design, third party hold ups and percentage
• Attendance at Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Engineering Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings and Handover Meetings
• Issue Daily Report to the Project Manager
• Issue weekly safety stats & project labour projections.
• Hold weekly commercial meetings with the commercial team to ensure all variations are being captured and costs issued to the client.
• Develop and implement company procedures with the Project Managers.
• Ensure change management is handled correctly (Cost & Programme).
• Review drawings and setting out details.
• Produce builders works drawings for services.
• Carry out distribute & close out CSA snags.
• All other duties associated with this role.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• A minimum of 5 years as a Electrical Construction Manager
• Good strong knowledge of the full design and construction process
• A construction background.
• Ability to control and manage people and programs
• A trade background or a relevant third level qualification
• Proven record of co-ordinating and managing large projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment
• Ability to drive a large-scale project
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment
• Computer skills - Windows, MS Office, and MS Project

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.