Mechanical Lead/Package manager

John Sisk & Son Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Lead/Package Manager to join their Life Science team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing the delivery of MEP systems across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and energy efficiency standards. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in managing complex MEP projects and demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills. With a focus on career growth and a supportive team culture, this opportunity promises a rewarding work environment where your contributions will be valued.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

26 days holiday plus 5 additional days

Employer pension scheme

Competitive mileage rate

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in managing large-scale MEP projects.
• Understanding of MEP supply chain market dynamics.
• Demonstrated technical and commercial skills for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support tendering and awarding of MEP packages.
• Manage MEP integration and project delivery.
• Coordinate approval of builders' works drawings.

Skills

MEP project management

team leadership

technical skills

interpersonal skills

commercial skills

Education

Degree in Building Services

Membership of professional bodies (CIBSE, CIOB)

Health & Safety management training

Tools

BIM fundamentals

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Overview

Opportunity for Mechanical Lead / Package Manager to join our Life Science team in London. Reporting to the Regional Director/Regional MEP Lead, the MEP Lead has responsibility for the delivery of MEP systems across designated large and/or multiple smaller projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet the company's Zero objectives of safety, quality, and energy efficiency.

It is also essential to guide, lead, and motivate teams in applying our MEP management systems to achieve fully integrated and commissioned MEP systems that meet design and statutory requirements, leading to seamless handover and client satisfaction.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to clients while being at the forefront of change.

Responsibilities

• Support the tendering and awarding of MEP packages according to project pre-construction and procurement strategies.
• Ensure temporary electrical requirements, including load and energy assessments, align with management system guidelines.
• Take responsibility for MEP integration and project delivery within the overall project team.
• Manage MEP elements in accordance with relevant procedures and project-specific plans.
• Align and integrate finalization of installation and commissioning programs with the main construction schedule.
• Engage with utility companies early to understand and adhere to infrastructural and interface requirements.
• Coordinate approval and construction of builders' works drawings by MEP contractors to meet schedule requirements.

Experience

• Over 8 years of experience managing large-scale, complex MEP projects.
• Understanding of MEP supply chain market and dynamics.
• Operational involvement across all project phases, including estimating, pre-construction, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Demonstrated technical, interpersonal, and commercial skills necessary for project delivery.
• Handover planning experience.
• Live energies/arc flash training.
• Membership at ACIBSE level or equivalent.
• BIM fundamentals knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Membership of professional bodies such as CIBSE, CIOB, IEI, or equivalent.
• Health & Safety management training (IO or equivalent).
• Planning and programming skills.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• Company car or allowance.
• 26 days holiday, with option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage rate and travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional and educational development.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer a purpose-driven work environment, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Note: Our internal recruitment team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited agency contacts and CV sharing are not accepted and will incur no fees.

At Sisk, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and share their transferable skills, emphasizing that technical expertise is just one aspect of your potential contribution.