Mechanical Construction Manager

1st Step; Tetford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is looking for an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager in Tetford. You will oversee mechanical services delivery, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and manage the on-site construction team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical management, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills. This is a contract position with an emphasis on quality assurance in construction.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Manager.
• Ability to influence site health and safety positively.
• Experience with mechanical sub-contractors.
• Understanding of building services and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical services delivery and subcontractor performance.
• Implement project health & safety strategies.
• Manage the on-site construction team.
• Carry out quality assurance inspections.

Skills

Health and safety leadership

Mechanical services delivery

Communication

Influencing positive attitudes

Project management

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above

SMSTS certification

CSCS Skill Card - Black Card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Construction Manager – Thetford – Contract

1st Step Solutions are looking for an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager in the Thetford area on behalf of a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the mechanical services delivery, health and safety, subcontractor performance and wellbeing, whilst liaising with the client, main contractor and consultants.
• Reporting to the Project Manager. Provide weekly updates to the Contracts Manager and Projects Manager.
• Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including mechanical and external contractors.
• Implementing of project health & safety strategies. Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements.
• Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team.
• Proactively demonstrating health and safety leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all team members and contractors.
• Auditing of supply chain works onsite in line with approved RAMS. Compile project and task specific RAMS and ensure they are updated in line with the project progress.
• Leading the management of the mechanical and electrical safe system of works.
• Leading the management of the collation of sub-contractors issued environmental data.
• Managing the project risk register and monitoring weekly look ahead plan for resource and progress.
• Implementing project QA strategies. Carrying out detailed quality assurance inspections of installations in accordance with the QA procedure.
• Leading the quality assurance meetings with detailed understanding of areas completed.
• Coordinating with the management of the trade-to-trade handover process.
• Managing supply chain snagging and de-snagging process.
• Auditing of construction installation works to ensure compliance with mechanical requirements.
• Coordinating with the management and auditing of installation works to ensure compliance with project strategies. Ensure installations are in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Ensure sub-contractors work to the programme, construction sequence and efficient deployment when pro-actively allocating work.
• Take ownership of mechanical issues and liaise with the client and design consultants to obtain closure and clarifications where necessary.
• Carryout toolbox talks where required to sub-contractors.
• Review of ongoing works and highlight potential defects or risks.
• Complete accurate project materials take off as allocated by the project procurement process.

Qualifications

• An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Skill Card - Black Card desirable
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Manager.
• Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours with regards to site health and safety.
• Experience dealing with mechanical sub-contractors.
• IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments, commissioning, and handover requirements