Onsite Mechanical Project Lead | Delivery, Safety & Handover

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. seeks a Mechanical Project Manager to lead on-site delivery of projects in Limerick. You will own planning, execution, safety, quality, cost control and handover for mechanical packages, collaborating with program management, engineering, operations and supply-chain partners.

The role requires strong leadership and extensive hands-on experience with mechanical systems, plus the ability to manage subcontractors and liaise with clients to maintain schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or relevant third-level engineering/technical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience delivering medium-to-large mechanical installation projects; 8+ years preferred for senior roles.
• Strong practical understanding of mechanical systems and good working knowledge of electrical interfaces on site.
• Experience with integrated design-and-build delivery models.
• Experience handling workforce relations and site labour issues.
• Health & safety— Demonstrable knowledge of site H&S practices and statutory compliance.
• IT and reporting — Proficient with scheduling tools, project reporting systems and standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Communication — Clear, concise communicator able to lead meetings, write reports and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Delivery mindset — Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and drive large-scale site programs to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage design review, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical systems and enclosures for assigned projects.
• Oversee interfaces between mechanical and electrical scopes; review designs with engineering and client teams to ensure constructability and alignment with site works.
• Coordinate daily site activities, resolve site issues, deploy labour and plant efficiently, and maintain site productivity.
• Develop and maintain the site programme in line with the project plan, engineering milestones and client requirements; monitor the critical path and reallocate resources to meet targets.
• Control all costs for your scope including subcontractors, materials, plant and equipment, variations and valuations; issue weekly cost reports.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Operations Manager and Sensori EHS lead to create, maintain and close the project safety file; ensure statutory compliance and drive a strong QHSE culture.
• Set up, maintain and close site QA documentation in collaboration with Sensori QA lead; enforce quality standards across teams and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor activities, track progress and manpower, chair and minute weekly coordination meetings, and ensure subcontractor documentation (including safety) is current and filed.
• Produce internal weekly roll-ups and external weekly progress reports to the Project Manager highlighting delays, design shortages, third-party hold-ups and percent complete; maintain a weekly photographic diary and track all material deliveries.
• Issue direct labour and subcontractor hours to the time administrator for central tracking.
• Liaise with and maintain strong relationships with the client team; attend site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering reviews, planning/co-ordination meetings and handover meetings.
• Ensure changes are managed correctly for cost and programme; prepare valuations and variation documentation.
• Deliver final account, O&M manuals, punch list completion, safety and QA files, material and plant relocations and final project documentation with the project team.
• Perform additional tasks required to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Trade qualification

Engineering degree

Mechanical systems understanding

Integrated design-and-build delivery

Workforce relations

IT and reporting

Education

Engineering degree or related technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Scheduling tools

Job description

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. seeks a Mechanical Project Manager to lead on-site delivery of projects in Limerick. You will own planning, execution, safety, quality, cost control and handover for mechanical packages, collaborating with program management, engineering, operations and supply-chain partners.

The role requires strong leadership and extensive hands-on experience with mechanical systems, plus the ability to manage subcontractors and liaise with clients to maintain schedules and budgets.