Mechanical Package Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to take ownership of the mechanical package from design through installation, commissioning and handover on a major project.

You will coordinate with project teams, subcontractors and designers, ensuring safety, programme and quality standards are met, while working with the commercial team on procurement and variations; excellent career progression awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical packages on major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of building services and installation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the mechanical package throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage mechanical subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Coordinate mechanical design development, reviews and technical submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information for compliance and buildability.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other project disciplines and packages.
• Monitor progress against programme and ensure package milestones are achieved.
• Manage technical queries, RFIs and design coordination.
• Review subcontractor RAMS, inspection and test plans and quality documentation.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure works comply with project requirements.
• Work with the commercial team on procurement, variations and package performance.
• Identify and manage technical, programme and interface risks.
• Attend design, progress and coordination meetings.
• Manage interfaces between mechanical services and the wider construction works.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover of the mechanical package.
• Maintain strong health & safety and quality standards throughout delivery.
• Provide regular updates on package progress, risks and performance to project leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Interpreting drawings

Risk management

Education

Mechanical engineering or building services qualification

CSCS qualification

SMSTS qualification

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Package Manager to join a leading Tier One construction and infrastructure contractor, taking responsibility for the delivery of a significant mechanical package on a major project in Cambridge.

Our client is recognised for delivering technically complex, high-value projects across the UK and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced project, engineering and commercial teams within a highly structured delivery environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to take ownership of the mechanical package from design development through installation, commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will act as a key link between the wider project team, mechanical subcontractors, designers and consultants, ensuring the package is delivered safely, on programme, to specification and within the agreed commercial parameters.

Responsibilities for the Mechanical Package Manager

Take ownership of the mechanical package throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage mechanical subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

Coordinate mechanical design development, reviews and technical submissions.

Review drawings, specifications and technical information for compliance and buildability.

Coordinate mechanical works with other project disciplines and packages.

Monitor progress against programme and ensure package milestones are achieved.

Manage technical queries, RFIs and design coordination.

Review subcontractor RAMS, inspection and test plans and quality documentation.

Monitor installation quality and ensure works comply with project requirements.

Work with the commercial team on procurement, variations and package performance.

Identify and manage technical, programme and interface risks.

Attend design, progress and coordination meetings.

Manage interfaces between mechanical services and the wider construction works.

Oversee testing, commissioning and handover of the mechanical package.

Maintain strong health & safety and quality standards throughout delivery.

Provide regular updates on package progress, risks and performance to project leadership.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Mechanical Package Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Construction Manager or Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Strong experience managing mechanical packages on major construction projects.

Experience working for a Tier One main contractor or specialist MEP contractor.

Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and installation.

Proven experience managing mechanical subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

Strong understanding of design coordination, programme and package management.

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Relevant mechanical engineering or building services qualification.

Appropriate CSCS and SMSTS qualifications.

What Our Client Offers

Opportunity to join a leading Tier One contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects.

Major project based in Cambridge.

Responsibility for a significant and technically challenging mechanical package.

Opportunity to work alongside experienced project, commercial and engineering professionals.

Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.