Mechanical Construction Manager

Mactech Inspection; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactech Inspection Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager for the Hinkley Point C site in Somerset. You will lead the mechanical erection and turnover to commissioning, ensuring alignment with the overall construction plan and safety standards.

Responsibilities include developing detailed discipline plans, coordinating with engineering, managing subcontractors and self-perform crews, controlling costs and schedules, and maintaining QA/EHS compliance through all phases of the project.

Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical engineering (bachelor or master).
• Formal internal training in power plant construction and engineering.
• Leadership and management training.

Responsibilities

• Execute discipline erection strategy as defined by Overall Construction Manager.
• Create detailed plan and sub-schedule to meet the overall schedule.
• Prepare and pre-check to ensure materials and tools are available.
• Liaise with Engineering on required site documentation.
• Ensure high quality workmanship and QA/QC compliance by subcontractors/self-performers.
• Manage subcontractors/self-performers to meet time and budget constraints.
• Coordinate with site management to resolve technical issues and interfaces.
• Maintain erection progress and QA records; support turnover to commissioning.
• Contribute to CMS and ensure punch list items are cleared.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Subcontractor management

Budget control

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Leadership and management training

Power plant construction training

Tools

CMS (Construction Monitoring System)

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Construction Manager
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Job ID: 2345

Overall Target of the Position

• Ensure effective execution of mechanical erection and turnover to commissioning;
• Optimize the use of allocated resources;
• Effective management of the subcontractors and/or Self Performance on all aspects of site mechanical erection.

Job Assignments, Measurements & Sphere of Influence

• Execution of the discipline works erection strategy as defined by the Overall Construction Manager.
• Creation of a detailed plan and sub schedule to ensure all works within the discipline are completed in accordance with the overall schedule;
• Preparation and pre checks to ensure all materials are available and all required tools and equipment are available;
• Liaise with Engineering on all engineering documentation required for site erection of the discipline work;
• Ensuring the highest quality of workmanship and adherence to the Site Quality Assurance Programme by the subcontractors and/or Self Performance of the discipline work;
• The management of the subcontractors and/or Self Performance appointed to install the works within the discipline to ensure that the works are completed on time and within budget;
• Actively manage all subordinate personnel, subcontractors and/or Self Performance erection resources to optimize the execution of the scope of the discipline works;
• Thorough investigation and taking remedial action within the scope of the discipline works of all variances, deviations, non-conformances, extra works, claims, non-budgeted costs, etc., and coordination with the Site Contracts Manager and other site management to eliminate or minimize the cost impact to GE;
• Maintaining all records of erection progress within the scope of the discipline works;
• Maintaining all quality records within the scope of the discipline works;
• Managing and maintaining the creation of as-built documentation within the scope of the discipline works;
• Managing and maintaining the turn-over packages for commissioning within the discipline works. Ensuring all defined packages within the discipline are ready for turnover to commissioning in accordance with the schedule;
• Coordination for access to all areas within the scope of the discipline works;
• Communicate directly with site management and engineering to resolve and / or clarify any technical issues;
• Coordination with the Overall Construction Manager and other discipline Construction Managers on all issues affecting the scope of the discipline works and interfaces with other works;
• Assist with and provide input to the Construction Monitoring System (CMS);
• Action to ensure all punch list open items are cleared and to support the commissioning team;

• Implementation within the discipline scope of works of AS EHS policy / site specific EHS plan and for providing subordinates with information about hazards, risks and elimination measures applicable to the site;
• Ensuring within the scope of the discipline works that subcontractors and/or Self Performance are in compliance with the EHS requirements at the site;
• Implementation of the necessary EHS procedures within the scope of the discipline works to include review of method statements, risk analysis, safety walks, toolbox talks, etc.
• Closely monitor all activities which could have deleterious effects on the environment;
• Action to ensure all subcontractors and/or Self Performance erection resources maintain all work areas in safe and clean condition and all installed materials are adequately preserved and protected;
• Control and approve timesheets of subordinate personnel and all Self Performance erection resources;
• Maintain a comprehensive and detailed logbook of all relevant events;
• Preparation and submittal of detailed construction reports to site management;
• Conduct assessments and reviews of subordinate personnel.

Key Performance Indicators

• Works within the discipline are completed in accordance with the schedule;
• All works within the discipline are completed in accordance with technical and QA/QC requirements;
• Cost variances are fairly and properly resolved, impact to AS is minimized;
• EHS targets are achieved;
• Information provided enables management to make optimum decisions.

Specific Functional / Technical Authority (Besides DoA)

• To define and receive infrastructure and resources to execute the discipline scope of works;
• To review and accept or reject any documentation for the discipline scope of works;
• To suspend work proceeding in a non-compliant or dangerous manner;
• To issue binding instructions or countermand subordinate instructions regarding the scope of works, however being cognizant of any cost and schedule impacts;
• To dismiss any subordinate personnel;
• To conduct assessments and appraisals for subordinate personnel.

Job Specifics

• Negotiation and presentation skills;
• Quick and optimal decision making;
• Active and positive in solving problems;
• Motivated, motivating and well-aimed promotion of ideas and concepts;
• Delegating, setting priorities and acting directly towards the target;
• Willing to take responsibility;
• “Big Picture” thinking but attention to details;
• Exhibits common sense, is respectful and loyal;
• Cost awareness, good feel for tradeoffs and compromises;
• Open-minded for change and new ideas;
• Goals oriented
• Undertake any other duty and responsibility as may be required by the Overall Construction Manager;
• Promote and champion “We Put Quality First” and EHS “All together”;
• Promote the interests and image of the company at all times;
• Adhere to AS Code of Ethics and Values.

Profile

1. Education & Trainings

Mandatory (MUST)

• University degree in mechanical engineering discipline (comparable with bachelor/master);
• Appropriate formal internal training in power plant construction and engineering;
• Appropriate training in leadership and management.

Desirable (NICE TO HAVE)

• Nil.

1. Professional Experience

Mandatory (MUST)

• Complete at least 2 full cycle of power plant construction projects of the discipline;
• Experience in site construction execution and managing of subcontractors;
• General knowledge of power plant systems;
• Thorough knowledge within the discipline;
• Commercial awareness.

Desirable (NICE TO HAVE)

• Multicultural – able to motivate to get the best out of people in different countries/cultures.

1. Language Skills

Mandatory (MUST)

• Proficient in English (oral & written)

Desirable (NICE TO HAVE)

• Any other languages.