Project Manager - Mechanical Handling

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading project management consultancy as a Mechanical Handling & Moorings Assistant Package Manager in Plymouth. You will oversee significant infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and quality standards while managing design and procurement processes. This role requires strong organizational and management skills, along with relevant engineering qualifications. Mace values diversity and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience with engineering design processes.
• Familiarity with procurement and NEC contracts.
• Experience in mechanical handling/crane projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage, and oversee mechanical handling and mooring design.
• Conduct contractor reporting and chair progress meetings.
• Support project delivery from inception through construction.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Influencing Skills

Management Skills

Education

Relevant Engineering or Marine Qualifications

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Project Manager - Mechanical Handling, Plymouth

Client: Mace

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4006869e4a97

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consulting business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Be a part of our project management consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, overseeing work for world-leading organisations across the public and private sectors. We require a Mechanical Handling & Moorings Assistant Package Manager in Plymouth for a large infrastructure project supporting upgrades within HMNB Devonport, enabling deep maintenance for nuclear submarines. Mace is engaged as Delivery Partner to Babcock for these upgrades, which include dock enhancements to support the Astute fleet. The key responsibilities include planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the Mechanical Handling and Mooring design & manufacturing works, ensuring goals are achieved within schedule, budget, and safety standards. Effective communication with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders is essential.

Our values shape our work and the team members we seek:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Promote Mace's Safety First value and engage in health, safety, and wellbeing activities.
• Be aware of local safety regulations.
• Champion diversity and wellbeing.
• Ensure quality systems are managed effectively.

Support project delivery from inception through design, procurement, and construction, ensuring adherence to program and milestones. Manage tasks and deliverables, review design processes, oversee procurement, and support construction managers to meet delivery targets. Conduct contractor reporting, chair progress meetings, monitor design and safety compliance, and manage technical document reviews and approvals.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Develop project budget knowledge and identify risks and mitigations.
• Support long-term business development and sustainability.
• Uphold Mace's values and create positive impacts for people, clients, and the planet.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• Build collaborative relationships with design and consulting teams.
• Network and learn best practices within Mace and external sources.
• Manage parts of projects independently with oversight.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Experience with engineering design processes.
• Familiarity with procurement and NEC contracts.
• Experience in mechanical handling/crane projects, preferably in marine environments.
• Strong organizational, influencing, and management skills.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Rail, Aviation).
• Relevant engineering or marine qualifications (Degree, BTEC, HNC).
• CSCS certification.
• Nuclear and Defence industry experience is preferable.

Additional skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of crane design standards (BS 7121, EN 13001, EN 13849).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (CDM 2015, PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998).
• Membership in professional bodies (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent.
• Project management experience in property or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of commercial, financial, and sustainability considerations.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes diverse candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this or other roles. We offer flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options where suitable.