Specialist Works - Mechanical Project Manager

Landed; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Career progression

Flexible working

Job summary

Harvey Group in Northern Ireland is seeking a Specialist Works - Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical projects from enquiry through handover. You will price small works, procure materials and coordinate site activities with clients and subcontractors.

The role demands strong organisational and communication skills, plus a pro-active approach and a driving licence. Procore/BIM experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience delivering mechanical projects in M&E/building services construction.
• Solid understanding of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience coordinating mechanical works on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate and price small projects; oversee procurement and coordination of materials.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of mechanical projects to programme and budget.
• Coordinate site activities with labour, subcontractors, clients and design teams.
• Ensure safety, quality and project documentation are maintained.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Education

Mechanical Engineering/Building Services qualification

Tools

Procore

BIM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist Works - Mechanical Project Manager

Harvey Group have been delivering M&E services for over 47 years. We enjoy a reputation for delivering our projects on time, on budget, safely and to a first class finish. Our considerable experience spans the commercial and industrial, health, education, leisure and residential sectors - throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the UK.

Job Description

The Role

Reporting to Senior Management, the Specialist Works - Mechanical Project Manager will support the successful delivery of mechanical projects from enquiry through mobilisation, delivery, completion and handover.

The role will involve generating works enquiries, pricing small projects (larger projects will have additional estimating resource as applicable) procuring materials, agreeing labour and coordinating site activities while working closely with wider management, site teams, clients and other project stakeholders.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for day-to-day management and coordination of specialist / small works projects, ensuring enquiries are priced successfully, and works are delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to Harvey Group's expected quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate pipeline of work, with input from Senior Management
• Successfully price and win appropriate work in line with Company Strategy
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of assigned mechanical projects.
• Ensure project programmes, budgets and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate mechanical site activities, labour, subcontractors, materials and plant.
• Assist with the procurement and scheduling of materials and equipment to ensure they are available when required.
• Monitor project progress against programme and highlight potential delays, risks or issues to the Contracts Manager.
• Attend project, site and coordination meetings as required.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, main contractors, consultants, subcontractors and internal Harvey Group teams.
• Support and provide direction to site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications and project information to ensure works are delivered in accordance with project requirements.
• Work closely with design/BIM teams to identify and resolve coordination issues.
• Management of variations and changes to project scope.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with Harvey Group Health & Safety procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and quality standards throughout project delivery.
• Assist with commissioning, snagging, handover documentation and successful project completion.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress information and relevant documentation.
• Promote the effective use of digital project management tools, including Procore and BIM.
• Identify project issues at an early stage and work with the Contracts Manager and wider project team to achieve practical solutions.
• Promote the effect use of off-site fabrication methods

The Person

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• 2+ years previous experience in mechanical project delivery within the M&E, building services or construction industry.
• A good understanding of mechanical building services installations.
• Trade background with experience of welded pipe systems
• Experience coordinating mechanical works on construction projects.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs, variations and procurement.
• The ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients, main contractors, consultants and site teams.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider project team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience and knowledge of Steam Systems
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction/project management software. Training will be provided where required.

What you'll get in return

At Harvey Group, we value our people as our greatest asset. You will benefit from:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private healthcare (with service) and death in service insurance.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Career progression opportunities, including the opportunity to develop towards a Contracts Manager role.
• A supportive and experienced Contracts team.
• A company culture that recognises and rewards achievement.
• Flexible working practices where possible.