Mechanical Manager

Salter Grange Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited in West London is seeking an experienced Mechanical Manager to oversee delivery of mechanical services from tender to Practical Completion on a high-rise residential project. The role requires coordination with M&E consultants, contractors and the wider project team.

You will champion safety, lead M&E design coordination, review RAMS and ensure on-site works meet exacting standards. This is a freelance day-rate position based in West London.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering mechanical management on high-rise residential projects.
• Ability to read and interpret programmes, drawings and specifications.
• CSCS and SMSTS qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical services contractors from tender through to Practical Completion.
• Liaise with M&E consultants to ensure company requirements are implemented.
• Monitor performance of MEP trade contractors including commissioning, handover and snagging.
• Champion safety standards on site, with emphasis on electrical safety.
• Lead M&E design coordination, issue RFIs/CMIs and manage responses.
• Liaise with Statutory Authorities and chair package/progress meetings.
• Review RAMS and ensure works are carried out safely according to method statements.
• Check installation standards through to handover.

Skills

Mechanical management

Read drawings & specs

CSCS

SMSTS

High-rise residential

Contractor oversight

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Building Services/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Manager Freelance day rate | West London | High-rise residential

Salter Grange is partnered with a highly regarded property developer to recruit an experienced Mechanical Manager to join their team in West London.

The role

Reporting to the Head of MEP Operations, you'll take ownership of mechanical services delivery from tender stage through to Practical Completion, working closely with M&E consultants, trade contractors and the wider project team to ensure our client's exacting standards are met on site.

Key responsibilities

• Manage mechanical services contractors from tender through to Practical Completion
• Liaise with M&E consultants to ensure company requirements are implemented
• Manage and monitor performance of MEP trade contractors and specialist sub-contractors, including commissioning, handover, defects identification, snagging and closure
• Champion safety standards on site, with particular emphasis on electrical safety
• Lead M&E design co-ordination, issue and resolve RFIs, and manage RFSIs/CMIs
• Liaise with Statutory Authorities and chair package and progress meetings
• Review M&E RAMS and ensure works are carried out safely in line with method statements
• Check installation standards against consultant specifications through to handover
• Oversee correct commissioning of services on site

What we're looking for

• Proven track record as a Mechanical Manager delivering high rise residential projects for a developer or main contractor
• Strong ability to read and interpret programmes, drawings and specifications
• Industry-relevant City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent) in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering
• Valid CSCS and SMSTS