Mechanical Construction Manager

Competitive Salary + Overseas Tax-free allowance + Flights + Accommodation + Rotations!

About the Company

Join a long-established engineering services provider (Principal Contractor) with over 130 years of excellence in delivering high-quality, customer-focused projects across Europe, expanding heavily into the ever-growing data centre industry.

Overview

As a Mechanical Construction Manager, you will be pivotal in overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion. You will review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs, while managing all onsite and offsite construction activities to ensure compliance with building and safety regulations. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts to successfully deliver a cutting-edge Data Centre.

Responsibilities

• Determine project schedule needs and support the development of detailed schedules and 12-week lookaheads
• Report on site progress and highlight potential issues or roadblocks to the Main Contractor and Contracts Manager
• Conduct regular safety and quality walks, reporting findings to the site supervisor for resolution
• Lead commissioning activities, ensuring timely completion and follow-up on outstanding actions

Skills & Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in construction management or senior supervision, including pharmaceutical projects
• Proven leadership of large teams (up to 10 supervisors and 100 craft personnel) with strong reporting skills
• Deep technical knowledge of piping systems, including installation, welding, testing, and hygienic piping
• Familiarity with Navisworks, isometric drawings, and workpack tracking
• Strong project scheduling and commercial awareness
• Solid understanding of construction health and safety practices and compliance
• Third-level qualification in Construction or Mechanical Engineering preferred