Mechanical & Electrical Construction Manager

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Construction Manager on a 6 Month rolling contract, located in Various sites across the UK, travel to Manchester and Newcastle offices.

Role Summary

Rubicon Consulting is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Construction Manager for a leading engineering and technology organisation. You’ll lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical installation works on major projects, managing contractors, programme, quality, safety and cost. The role is site-based and involves travel between various sites across the UK, with occasional commuting to other regional sites as projects require.

Responsibilities

* M&E delivery: Lead the construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems, to programme, quality and budget.

* Contractor management: Manage M&E subcontractors and suppliers, including performance, progress and interfaces between trades.

* Health, safety and environment: Promote a strong safety culture, review RAMS and permits, carry out site audits, and ensure compliance with CDM and current legislation.

* Programme and planning: Produce and maintain construction programmes, short interval plans and look-aheads, and report progress against milestones.

* Commercial management: Monitor costs and budgets, assess subcontractor valuations and variations, and support commercial reporting.

* Quality and commissioning: Ensure installations meet specification, manage inspections, test records and snagging, and support commissioning and handover.

* Technical coordination: Coordinate drawings, design information and technical queries between the design team, contractors and site.

* Stakeholders: Liaise with clients, project managers and other site disciplines to keep works moving and resolve issues quickly.

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as an M&E Construction Manager, or a senior M&E site manager or supervisor ready for the step up.

* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation on large industrial, energy or infrastructure projects.

* Experience managing M&E subcontractors and multiple trades on site.

* Good understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM, RAMS and permit to work systems.

* Experience of programming, progress reporting and cost control.

* Understanding of quality systems, inspections, testing and commissioning.

* SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (Black Card preferred).

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Desirable

* HV or LV electrical, switchgear, plant or process engineering experience.

* Commissioning experience on large plant and equipment.

* Experience with NEC or similar contracts.

* MCIOB, IMechE, IET or equivalent professional membership, or an HNC, HND or degree in an engineering discipline.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed