Business Unit Lead

Mercury GmbH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions and is seeking a Business Unit Lead based in Ireland to manage multiple COMMS projects across Ireland and Europe. The role requires 5-10 years of project management experience in COMMS, a third-level Engineering/Construction degree, and willingness to travel across the EU.

You will lead teams, oversee procurement, QA/EHS, client engagements, and project reporting to ensure delivery against scope and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience managing multiple COMMS projects at a similar level.
• Third level qualification in an Engineering/ Construction/ Commercial biased subject.
• Must be able to travel across multiple EU countries for this role.
• Contracts management experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple COMMS projects across Ireland and Europe.
• Plan procurement and ensure engineering is developed to meet deadlines.
• Lead weekly meetings and audits with project teams.
• Attend client meetings and promote a QEHS approach.
• Oversee project reporting, budgeting, and risk management.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Job description

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

The role Business Unit Lead is to be based in Ireland managing multiple COMMS projects across Ireland and Europe.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Mercury Procedures

• EnsureallMercury Procedures areimplemented consistentlyandarebeing adhered to on each of your projects.
• Ensure your team have fully reviewed and understand the Project specifications and documentationon each project.
• Plan procurement and ensure engineering is developed to meet deadlines.
• Review quality of output and foster continuous improvement
• Periodic attendance at plannedprojectmeetings, TBT, SLT, DABS.

Weekly Meetings

• Schedule and chaira weeklymeeting withyour team.
• Follow up and ensurea timelyclose out of anyoutstanding items.
• Attendand actively contribute toEHS andQA meetings

Weekly Audits

• Reviewproject audit plan
• Review weekly Project auditsandaddress open itemswith your team
• Discuss findingsand trendswithyourOperationsManager,Projectmanagersandyour team.
• Ensureclosure of all open Audit findings

EHS Alerts

• Ensure thatall EHS alertsare communicated effectively.
• Support thecampaignsbeing runto reflect the alerts – TBT, Stand-down, Demonstration

Client Meetings

• Attend client meetingswhenrequired.
• Push strongQEHS approach with Client.
• Share Mercury reports highlighting positives and negatives.
• Identifyand communicate where Client approach needs change.

Training

• Make training availableto your team and your Sub-contractors.
• Set standards for training requirements for Mercury and Sub-Contractor staff.

ProjectWeekly Report

• Reviewweekly Progress updatewithBU Planning Managerand implement strategies to ensure projectremainson track.

Weekly Planner

• Ensurethe project lookaheadsare being usedto drivetheproject and build float.
• Reviewwith thevarious Project teamsto ensure your dates can be achieved.
• EnsureSub-contractorMeetingsare held and are being recorded.

Safety walks

Client Interface

Team Management

• Guide andassistyour team.
• Align your expectations withthose of the Business Unit.
• Ensure your expectations are clearly understoodupwards and downwards.
• Empower youManagement teamto set upprojects correctly.
• Set clear expectations and track against the KPIs.

General

• Working across multiplejurisdictions.
• Ensuring client relations aremaintained.
• Understand strategy and pipeline for future projects.
• Manage the tender process from an operations function.
• Ensuring that communication between head office departments and the site is utilised tomaintainan environment of continuous improvement.
• Identifyingany skills gaps in the Business Unit and undertaking a recruitment programme to support this.
• Training of staff and managers to ensure that everyone is performing adequately in their role.
• Providing a leadership support function to teams and motivating staff to achieve production goals.
• Managing budgets and costs effectively.
• Acting as a liaison to senior management to keep them up to date on all projects.
• Ensuring key performance indicators are in place.
• Implementation of any new policies and procedures.
• Ensure that an internal contract review meeting is held with Mercury legal team and that the key staff attend.
• Fully understand Mercury’s contract position foreachproject.
• To manage the overall operations of the project, and ensure that the Safety, Quality, and Environmentalobjectivesof the client and the project team areestablishedand progress toward these is measured.
• Monitor and advise on the administration of the Client/Mercury Contract and on the Mercury Sub-contractor contracts.
• Ensure that the management systems are implemented at all stages throughout the construction process, particularly with respect to Sub-contractor management.
• Reviewing, in conjunction with the Q.A/QC manager and Project Managers, the effectiveness of the management systems as a means of achieving safety, quality and environmentalobjectives.
• To ensure that the project teamcomply withthe Mercury Engineering project controls,processesand procedures.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager Ensure that staff are working efficiently and effectively.
• Review actual progress against planned and ensure that clear and concise reporting to the project team and Mercury Engineering Senior Management.
• Assessing, in conjunction with the Project Q.S. and Project Managersthe financial and commercial contracting matters on the project.
• Ensure project reporting is clear and concise and reflects current project status.
• Ensure that packages and scope of worksare developed on timeandare reviewed prior to subcontracts being agreed.
• Ensure that client relations aremaintainedat all times.
• Deal with any internal or external disputes.
• Ensure change management is handled correctly (Cost & Programme).
• All other duties associated with this role and/or reasonably required by the Company the Company reserves the right to vary the scope and nature of the Employee’s normal duties to take into account changes in the Company’s work patterns and practices and the requirements of its business.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• 5-10 years experience managingmultiple COMMSprojects at a similar level
• Third level qualification in an Engineering/ Construction/ Commercial biased subject
• Proven track record running multiple projects across different regions
• You must be able to travel across multiple EU countries for this role.
• Contracts Management experience on large scale projects would be an advantage
• Excellent multitasker and communicator
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legislative guideline
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity
• Negotiation skills in both internal and external settings
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.