Mechanical Construction Manager

Damicor; Chichester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Damicor, a specialist M&E recruitment partner, seeks a Mechanical Construction Manager to lead on-site mechanical installation activities for major construction projects. You will oversee installation teams, coordinate with electrical, structural and other disciplines, and drive safe, timely delivery from installation through testing and handover.

The role requires robust knowledge of HVAC, piping and plant installations, strong leadership, and the ability to read mechanical drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager within building services or M&E construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience managing mechanical installation teams and subcontractors.
• Background delivering projects within commercial, industrial, infrastructure, aviation or data centre environments.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems including HVAC, ventilation, pipework, plumbing and plant installations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS certification.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications or trade background would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of mechanical construction and installation works on site.
• Oversee mechanical packages from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Manage mechanical supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and specialist installation teams.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, structural and other construction disciplines.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or delivery issues.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, quality procedures and company standards.
• Review technical drawings, installation details and method statements.
• Manage labour, materials, plant and equipment requirements.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure documentation is completed ahead of handover.

Skills

Mechanical construction

Site management

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Project delivery

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Education

Relevant mechanical qualifications

Job description

Mechanical Construction Manager

Location: London | Permanent

Salary : £90-100k DOE

Damicor - Specialist M&E Recruitment

Damicor is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join a leading M&E contractor delivering major construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased construction professional to take responsibility for the site delivery of mechanical building services installations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will oversee mechanical installation activities, manage site teams and subcontractors, and work closely with project management, engineering and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of mechanical construction and installation works on site.


• Overseeing mechanical packages from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover.


• Managing mechanical supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and specialist installation teams.


• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical, structural and other construction disciplines.


• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project programmes.


• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays or delivery issues.


• Attending site meetings and coordinating with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.


• Ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation, quality procedures and company standards.


• Reviewing technical drawings, installation details and method statements.


• Managing labour, materials, plant and equipment requirements.


• Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring all documentation is completed ahead of handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager within the building services or M&E construction industry.


• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installations.


• Experience managing mechanical installation teams and subcontractors.


• Background delivering projects within commercial, industrial, infrastructure, aviation or data centre environments.


• Good understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation, pipework, plumbing and plant installations.


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.


• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.


• SMSTS certification.


• Relevant mechanical qualifications or trade background would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join a well-established contractor and play a key role in delivering complex mechanical packages on major construction projects.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have a strong mechanical building services background and a proven track record of managing site-based installation teams.

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