Job Description
The role of Turnover Manager, reporting to the Quality Manager, is responsible for leading and managing the overall turnover process for mechanical systems, ensuring the successful planning, preparation, and delivery of system handover packages in line with client specifications and project milestones.
Job Title
Turnover Manager
Reports to
Quality Manager
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing the project turnover plan with the planner in accordance with client specifications and project schedules.
- Liaising with the construction management team to ensure alignment with the handover planning process
- Leading the preparation and submission of Mechanical System Handover Packages.
- Ensuring all Project Engineers and stakeholders are aligned with system limits, turnover priorities, and deliverable requirements.
- Acting as the primary liaison with the Client's Certification Department regarding turnover processes, requirements, and package content.
- Managing the collection and verification of welding, material, inspection, and commissioning traceability records.
- Main point of contact for customer turnover meetings and providing updates on turnover progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Maintaining overall responsibility for the project "Live" System Turnover Status Tracker.
- Chairing turnover coordination meetings to communicate expectations, review progress, and drive actions to completion.
- Reviewing and approving all system handover packages prior to submission to the client.
- Managing the timely closure of turnover reviews and punch-list items.
- Leading and managing technical clerks and turnover personnel under their direct supervision.
- Working closely with the Project Manager and Quality Manager to ensure turnover objectives are aligned with project delivery requirements.
- Monitoring turnover performance metrics and reporting progress to project leadership.
- Identifying risks to handover schedules and implementing corrective actions to maintain project milestones.
- Accountable leader who takes ownership of turnover activities from initiation through to final handover.
- Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills.
- Decisive, able to make informed decisions in a dynamic project environment.
- Able to positively influence project teams and foster collaboration across multiple disciplines.
- Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to understand complex project requirements and system interfaces.
People
- Role modelling our values to create a culture and work environment where people feel respected and valued.
- Mentor and coach admins and buyers, engineers and others to ensure excellence in our deliver.
- Create a high-performance culture with our people where performance is recognised and valued.
- Proactively engage in timely conversations to promote a good two-way communication.
- Provide input to talent development & training plans.
- Complete annual appraisals and interviewing of resources with the function.
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)
- Provide leadership in our compliance with regulatory and company Safety Management System, instilling a strong safety mind-set in all our engagement with suppliers.
- Ensure client and statutory obligations are adhered in our supply chain.
Quality
- Provide leadership in our compliance with standards and achieving high-quality delivery to customer requirements and international standards.
- Ensure our processes and procedures are fit for purpose, value add and are operating in accordance with our QMS and contract specific Quality requirements.
- Provide directly or through your team assistance to the Quality manager in all non-conformance investigations.
- Support the annual KPIs, initiatives and improvements.
Person Specification
Skills And Education
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
Significant experience in Turnover, Quality, Construction, Commissioning, or Project Delivery roles within the Life Sciences industry.
Proven leadership and people management experience.
Strong understanding of project handover, quality documentation, and system turnover processes.
Effective communicator with the ability to engage confidently with clients, contractors, and project teams.
IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
Experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders to satisfy.
- Strong people management, demonstratable experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to create a win win negotiation approach with suppliers.
- Experience in construction
- Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple requests from across several areas.
- High level of motivation with a strong sense of customer (internal and external) with focus and teamwork.
- Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision
- Proficient in the use of Excel, and other Office software
What's in it for you?
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- 21 days holiday (increasing with service)
- 24/7 Digital Doctor
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Review and Development Opportunities
- Paid Tuition Support
- Attractive Employee Referral Scheme
- Sports and Social Club
- Services Awards
Our team are at the heart of our success, and we thank our colleagues for their relentless commitment and drive for excellence in everything they do.
BMD is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates will be offered reasonable accommodations to facilitate their participation in the interview process.