Mechanical Construction Manager

Main job: Manage mechanical installation, testing, and commissioning on an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plant new build, ensuring project delivery on time, budget, and quality. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead mechanical team: Manage engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors installing plant (boilers, turbines, conveyors, pumps) 2. Planning & progress: Develop and track mechanical milestones, resource plans, and method statements 3. Quality & compliance: Ensure install meets design specs, UK regs (BS EN, PED, PUWER), and safety standards 4. Coordination: Interface with civils, electrical, process, and client teams 5. Cost & reporting: Monitor budget, forecast, and report progress to PM 6. Commissioning support: Oversee mechanical system handover, punch lists 7. Safety lead: Enforce site rules, PTW, and mechanical hazards Requirements – UK 2026 - Quals: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equiv. CEng/IMechE a plus - Experience: 5-10 years managing mechanical construction on complex industrial/M&E projects - Skills: Project management, MS Project/Excel, reading P&IDs, problem-solving - Certs: CSCS gold card, SMSTS, confined space if needed Typical Day - AM: Review progress, toolbox talks, chase materials - Work: Site inspections, witness tests, interface meetings - PM: Reports, risk logs, plan next day