Job Description
Mechanical Construction Manager (MOD Infrastructure)
- Location: Cornwall
- Contract Duration: 18 Months+
- Package Value: £50 Million (Mechanical & Electrical)
- Reporting To: Project Director
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, mechanically biased Construction Manager to oversee a flagship £50m mechanical package on a high-security MOD infrastructure project. Working within a Tier 1 contractor environment, you will lead the installation, commissioning, and handover of complex mechanical systems, ensuring technical excellence and rigorous safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Leadership: Oversee all on-site mechanical activities in accordance with technical specifications and MOD standards.
- Subcontractor Management: Coordinate multidisciplinary mechanical subcontractors to ensure productivity, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Technical Quality & QA: Resolve design conflicts, conduct inspections, and oversee pressure testing, pipework flushing, and system commissioning.
- Safety & Compliance: Lead mechanical safety by reviewing RAMS, issuing Permits to Work, and ensuring CDM 2015 compliance.
- Reporting: Use digital tools (e.g., Field View) for progress reporting, snagging, and QA records.
- Security & Logistics: Manage material deliveries and personnel vetting for a high-security site.
Essential Requirements
- Experience: 10–15 years in Mechanical Construction Management on large-scale infrastructure (Data Centres, Power Plants, or MOD/Defense).
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of plant room fit-outs, heavy pipework, HVAC, and chilled water systems.
- Qualifications: CSCS Black Manager’s Card, SMSTS, and NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or a relevant Engineering degree.
- Vetting: Ability to obtain (or currently hold) SC Clearance. Previous MOD, MoJ, or Nuclear site experience is highly preferred.
- Leadership: Proven track record managing mechanical packages exceeding £15m–£20m.