Mechanical Package Manager

TWG Consulting; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TWG Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Package Manager to oversee high-profile infrastructure programmes. The successful candidate will manage mechanical work packages, ensuring compliance with project standards and health and safety regulations. This role requires collaboration with design teams, leading package teams, and producing quality documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in delivering heavy infrastructure and M&E systems.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage mechanical work packages, ensuring compliance with UK law and project requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure optimised safety and constructability.
• Lead planning, procurement, and execution of mechanical works ensuring quality and budget targets.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical systems delivery

Health and safety compliance

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Tools

ProjectWise

Aphex

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Mechanical Package Manageron a high-profile infrastructure programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the safe and efficient delivery of complex mechanical systems, from design through to installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage mechanical work packages, ensuring compliance with UK law, project requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure designs are optimised for constructability, safety, and contractual compliance.
• Lead on planning, procurement, and execution of mechanical works, ensuring on-time delivery to quality and budget targets.
• Monitor site progress and report accurately to the project management team, including supporting financial tracking and forecasting.
• Lead package teams with clear direction, mentoring, and performance management to drive results.
• Control project change, proactively managing risk and opportunities within your remit.
• Ensure all mechanical works meet internal specifications, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with company and client procedures.
• Support quality assurance including authoring and reviewing ITPs, RAMS, and lifetime quality records.
• Manage interdisciplinary and stakeholder interfaces including subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.
• Coordinate project documentation with document control, ensuring teams operate with current, approved documents (ProjectWise experience is a plus).
• Plan and track short-term progress (including 6-week lookaheads) using Aphex or similar tools.
  
  

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a similar role delivering heavy infrastructure and M&E systems
• SMSTS and CSCS (White or Black Card)
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety, and quality assurance processes
• Experience across the full project lifecycle including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Demonstrable commercial awareness, with understanding of NEC4 contracts
  
  

Desirable

• Trade background or strong working knowledge of M&E installation methods
• Experience in Defence or Nuclear sectors
• Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, CIBSE, IMechE) is advantageous
• Familiarity with ProjectWise and Aphex planning tools
  
  

TWG are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.