Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong gas background to manage the successful delivery of mechanical and gas projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
The successful candidate will have proven experience managing mechanical and gas installation projects, with responsibility for programme, commercial performance, procurement, subcontractors, health & safety, quality and client relationships.
This is a hands-on project management role requiring strong technical knowledge of commercial/industrial gas systems, mechanical services, installation, testing and commissioning .
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical and gas projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
- Take overall responsibility for project programme, budget, quality and delivery.
- Manage gas installation works, including coordination of pipework, plant, equipment and associated mechanical services.
- Review and interpret drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation.
- Coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
- Manage mechanical and gas subcontractors, engineers, suppliers and site teams.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, principal contractors, designers and other project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and monitor progress against key milestones.
- Manage project costs, variations, valuations, forecasts and commercial performance.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, specialist services and subcontractors.
- Ensure gas and mechanical works comply with applicable legislation, industry standards, project specifications and company procedures.
- Coordinate inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of gas and mechanical systems.
- Ensure appropriate documentation is completed, including test certificates, commissioning records, O&M manuals and as-built information.
- Attend and lead project meetings, providing regular progress updates to clients and senior management.
- Manage project handover, snagging and close-out.
- Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved RAMS and site requirements.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
- Provide technical support and guidance to site teams where required.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the construction, building services, utilities or engineering sector.
- Significant experience delivering gas and mechanical projects .
- Strong understanding of commercial and/or industrial gas systems.
- Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, pipework and plant.
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, gas and engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of project programmes, costs and commercial management.
- Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously
Qualifications & Certifications
Ideally, you will have:
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant gas industry qualifications and/or experience.
- SMSTS or equivalent.
- CSCS or relevant site-based qualification.
- Relevant project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
- Experience working under NEC, JCT or similar construction contracts.
- Relevant professional membership such as CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent would be advantageous.
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