Project Manager

NexVentur group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

Early finish Fridays

20 days annual leave + public holidays

Job summary

NexVentur group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major industrial/pharmaceutical mechanical services project in the Midlands. This is a hands-on site-based role overseeing mobilisation, procurement, construction and handover.

You will own programme delivery, technical coordination, commercial performance, QA/QC, HSE, and stakeholder management while coordinating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and site teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Management role within Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Third-level qualification (Level 7 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water, pumps, valves and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical works from project start to handover.
• Develop project programmes, procurement schedules and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate site labour, engineering teams and subcontractors to milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement recovery measures.
• Plan site logistics, lifting operations and shutdown activities.
• Ensure installations meet contract specifications and approved designs.
• Manage RFIs, design clarifications and BIM coordination.
• Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical and controls packages.
• Drive procurement, budgets, variations and subcontractor performance.
• Lead safety meetings and promote a culture of safety and quality.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM coordination

Job description

An experienced Project Manager is required to lead the delivery of a major industrial/pharmaceutical mechanical services project in the Midlands. This is a hands-on site-based role, overseeing the full project lifecycle from mobilisation and procurement through construction, commissioning, handover and close-out.

The successful candidate will take ownership of programme delivery, technical coordination, commercial performance, quality, health & safety, and stakeholder management while working closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Site Management

• Manage mechanical works from project commencement through to completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, procurement schedules and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate site labour, engineering teams and subcontractors to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement recovery measures where required.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics, access requirements, lifting operations and shutdown activities.

Technical Coordination

• Ensure installations are completed in accordance with contract specifications and approved designs.
• Manage RFIs, design clarifications, BIM coordination and fabrication drawings.
• Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, cleanroom, controls and builder's works packages.
• Resolve technical issues and escalated project risks as necessary.

Procurement & Commercial Management

• Manage procurement activities, supplier approvals and delivery schedules.
• Monitor project costs and support cost forecasting and budget control.
• Identify and manage variations, change orders and commercial risks.
• Review subcontractor and supplier performance, progress claims and quotations.
• Support monthly reporting, valuations and project close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements within a high-specification industrial environment.
• Oversee inspections, testing, documentation and commissioning activities.
• Drive system completion, snagging and pre-commissioning programmes.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with all stakeholders and compile handover documentation.

Health & Safety

• Maintain compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and project requirements.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks and site coordination activities.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor project engineers, supervisors and site teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project delivery matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Chair project progress and coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Management role within Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or MEP contracting.
• Third-level qualification (Level 7 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, stainless steel pipework, AHUs, pumps, valves and controls.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, contracts, variations and subcontractors.
• Excellent leadership, planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Monday to Friday working week with early finish on Fridays.
• 20 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering large-scale industrial and pharmaceutical projects.