Mechanical Construction Manager
High Wycombe
Permanent
1st Step Solutions are looking for an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager in the High Wycombe area on behalf of a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the mechanical services delivery, health and safety, subcontractor performance and wellbeing, whilst liaising with the client, main contractor and consultants.
* Reporting to the Project Manager. Provide weekly updates to the Contracts Manager and Projects Manager.
* Manage and oversee the on‑site construction team, including mechanical and external contractors.
* Implement project health & safety strategies. Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements.
* Report all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team.
* Proactively demonstrate health and safety leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all team members and contractors.
* Audit supply chain works onsite in line with approved RAMS. Compile project and task‑specific RAMS and ensure they are updated in line with the project progress.
* Lead the management of the mechanical and electrical safe system of works.
* Lead the management of the collation of sub‑contractors issued environmental data.
* Manage the project risk register and monitor the weekly look‑ahead plan for resource and progress.
* Implement project QA strategies. Carry out detailed quality assurance inspections of installations in accordance with the QA procedure.
* Lead the quality assurance meetings with detailed understanding of areas completed.
* Coordinate the management of the trade‑to‑trade handover process.
* Manage supply chain snagging and de‑snagging process.
* Audit construction installation works to ensure compliance with mechanical requirements.
* Coordinate the management and auditing of installation works to ensure compliance with project strategies. Ensure installations are in accordance with drawing specifications.
* Ensure sub‑contractors work to the programme, construction sequence and efficient deployment when proactively allocating work.
* Take ownership of mechanical issues and liaise with the client and design consultants to obtain closure and clarifications where necessary.
* Carry out toolbox talks required for sub‑contractors.
* Review ongoing works and highlight potential defects or risks.
* Complete accurate project materials take‑off as allocated by the project procurement process.
Skills and Experience Required
* An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above.
* SMSTS.
* CSCS Skill Card – Black Card desirable.
* Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Manager.
* Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours regarding site health and safety.
* Experience dealing with mechanical sub‑contractors.
* IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.
* Ability to understand building services including design principles, method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments, commissioning and handover requirements.
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