Senior Mechanical Contracts Lead

Adept:us; Athlone; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept:us is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to lead multi-project delivery for life sciences, semiconductor, and large-scale data centre initiatives. Based in Athlone, you will oversee mechanical packages from planning through completion, coordinating with design, engineering and site delivery teams.

You will manage budgets, programmes, subcontractors and client relations, ensuring safety, quality and technical standards while supporting bids for future projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Mechanical Project or Contracts Management.
• Experience working for an M&E / Mechanical contractor.
• Experience delivering mechanical packages on Life Sciences, Semiconductor or large-scale Data Centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, HVAC and Process systems.
• Proven experience managing projects through installation and delivery.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong commercial and client-facing capability.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to travel within Europe when required.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple mechanical projects/contracts simultaneously.
• Overseeing mechanical, HVAC and process installations.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Coordinating with design, engineering and site delivery teams.
• Monitoring progress through regular site visits and project reviews.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and key project stakeholders.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Commercial oversight including cost control, budgeting and forecasting.
• Identifying project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation.
• Working closely with Site Managers and senior leadership.
• Producing monthly progress and commercial reports.
• Ensuring projects meet required health & safety, quality and technical standards.
• Supporting proposals and bids for future projects.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Budgeting and forecasting

Planning and scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

M&E coordination

Job description

Adept:us is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to lead multi-project delivery for life sciences, semiconductor, and large-scale data centre initiatives. Based in Athlone, you will oversee mechanical packages from planning through completion, coordinating with design, engineering and site delivery teams.

You will manage budgets, programmes, subcontractors and client relations, ensuring safety, quality and technical standards while supporting bids for future projects.