Job Description
Construction / Project Manager – Mechanical EngineeringNorth Yorkshire12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Site BasedUp to £75,000Principal People are pleased to be supporting a specialist consultancy with the recruitment of a Construction / Project Manager to support a major engineering and infrastructure project based within a live operational power generation environment in North Yorkshire.This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile engineering project involving complex mechanical, construction, and process engineering works including installation of process equipment, silos, conveyors, M&E systems, and structural steel works within an existing operational facility.The successful Construction / Project Manager will take ownership of day-to-day site coordination and construction activities, working closely with contractors, engineering teams, operational stakeholders, and client representatives to ensure safe and efficient delivery across the project.This role would suit an experienced construction or project professional with a strong mechanical engineering background who is comfortable operating within heavy industrial, process engineering, energy, or other high hazard operational environments.Why could this be the role for you?Opportunity to support a technically complex and high profile engineering projectLong term fixed term contract within a live operational environmentOperationally focused role with significant site visibility and responsibilityComplex mechanical and engineering installation works across a large scale facilityOpportunity to work closely with senior operational, engineering, and project teamsThe successful Construction / Project Manager will be responsible for:Managing day to day construction and engineering activities across siteCoordinating contractors and monitoring progress across multiple workstreamsSupporting safe delivery of mechanical, construction, and engineering activitiesReviewing RAMS, permits, and site activities within a live operational environmentManaging programme coordination, sequencing, and short term planning activitiesWorking closely with engineering, operational, commercial, and Health and Safety teamsResolving site issues and maintaining project momentum across the programmeThe ideal Construction / Project Manager will have:Mechanical Engineering background or similar.Experience within industrial, engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or heavy construction projectsCSCS, Safety Passport or equivalent site certificationDegree, HNC, or HND within Mechanical Engineering or a related disciplineThis is a full time resident role based on site in North Yorkshire, typically 4-5 days per week.TPBN1_UKTJ