Hands-On Mechanical Project Recovery Lead - Residential

O’Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and package

Ownership of a major mechanical repair

Hands-on involvement across all phases

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take ownership of the recovery and completion of the mechanical services package on a residential development. You will assess existing installations, identify defects, and drive remedial works, testing and handover with a strong focus on programme delivery.

The role demands a hands-on, site-based lead with a robust mechanical building services background and excellent project management skills to take control, resolve

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical building services installation and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of testing, commissioning and handover procedures.
• Experience managing Mechanical Supervisors, site operatives and specialist subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed site surveys and inspections of existing mechanical installations.
• Identify defective, incomplete and non-compliant works, developing detailed snagging and remedial work schedules.
• Review existing installations against design drawings, specifications and relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement a project recovery strategy and completion programme.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of all outstanding mechanical works.
• Manage and coordinate Mechanical Supervisors, direct labour, agency labour and specialist subcontractors.
• Maintain a strong site presence, overseeing installation quality, productivity and progress.
• Develop, monitor and update short-term and long-term programmes.
• Identify programme risks and implement recovery measures to achieve completion deadlines.
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs, variations, dayworks and financial forecasting.
• Audit existing plant, equipment and materials on site and manage outstanding procurement requirements.
• Coordinate the procurement and delivery of mechanical equipment, including fan coil units, commissioning sets, heat meters, grilles, valves and controls.
• Prepare and maintain RAMS, ensuring compliance with CDM requirements and site health and safety procedures.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, remedial works and defect rectification.
• Develop and manage the mechanical testing and commissioning strategy.
• Coordinate flushing, pressure testing, water treatment, balancing and functional testing.
• Manage the production of O&M manuals, as-built drawings, commissioning certificates and handover documentation.
• Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular progress, cost and programme updates to senior management.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Project programming software

Job description

O’Neill & Brennan seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take ownership of the recovery and completion of the mechanical services package on a residential development. You will assess existing installations, identify defects, and drive remedial works, testing and handover with a strong focus on programme delivery.

The role demands a hands-on, site-based lead with a robust mechanical building services background and excellent project management skills to take control, resolve