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Mechanical & Electrical Construction Manager

1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Nationwide
Engineering
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Construction Manager on a 6 Month rolling contract, located in Various sites across the UK, travel to Manchester and Newcastle offices.

Role Summary

Rubicon Consulting is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Construction Manager for a leading engineering and technology organisation. You’ll lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical installation works on major projects, managing contractors, programme, quality, safety and cost. The role is site-based and involves travel between various sites across the UK, with occasional commuting to other regional sites as projects require.

Responsibilities

* M&E delivery: Lead the construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems, to programme, quality and budget.

* Contractor management: Manage M&E subcontractors and suppliers, including performance, progress and interfaces between trades.

* Health, safety and environment: Promote a strong safety culture, review RAMS and permits, carry out site audits, and ensure compliance with CDM and current legislation.

* Programme and planning: Produce and maintain construction programmes, short interval plans and look-aheads, and report progress against milestones.

* Commercial management: Monitor costs and budgets, assess subcontractor valuations and variations, and support commercial reporting.

* Quality and commissioning: Ensure installations meet specification, manage inspections, test records and snagging, and support commissioning and handover.

* Technical coordination: Coordinate drawings, design information and technical queries between the design team, contractors and site.

* Stakeholders: Liaise with clients, project managers and other site disciplines to keep works moving and resolve issues quickly.

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as an M&E Construction Manager, or a senior M&E site manager or supervisor ready for the step up.

* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation on large industrial, energy or infrastructure projects.

* Experience managing M&E subcontractors and multiple trades on site.

* Good understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM, RAMS and permit to work systems.

* Experience of programming, progress reporting and cost control.

* Understanding of quality systems, inspections, testing and commissioning.

* SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (Black Card preferred).

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Desirable

* HV or LV electrical, switchgear, plant or process engineering experience.

* Commissioning experience on large plant and equipment.

* Experience with NEC or similar contracts.

* MCIOB, IMechE, IET or equivalent professional membership, or an HNC, HND or degree in an engineering discipline.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time