Mechanical Manager

Mechanical Manager

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 07:00am - 03:30pm
Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days
Location: Southampton

Role Overview

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Manager to join our Client in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical professional with strong leadership, estimating and project management skills to take responsibility for leading and developing a mechanical team.

The successful candidate will oversee mechanical maintenance, repair, fabrication, installation and modification works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, commercially and to the required quality standards.

The role will involve a combination of team management, operational planning, estimating, client liaison and project delivery, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a varied and senior mechanical position.

Key Responsibilities

Leading, managing and supporting the mechanical team across workshop, site and project activities

Planning and overseeing mechanical maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation and modification works

Preparing and reviewing estimates, quotations and project costings

Reviewing client enquiries, technical specifications, drawings and scopes of work

Identifying project requirements, risks, assumptions, exclusions and opportunities

Supporting operational planning, labour allocation and programme development

Monitoring projects against agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards

Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, project managers and internal teams

Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships

Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, RAMS, permits and relevant health and safety requirements

Monitoring workmanship, productivity, quality and compliance

Supporting the training, development and performance of mechanical employees

Assisting with the control of tools, plant, equipment, materials and consumables

Ensuring employees have and correctly use the required PPE

Completing project, technical, quality and commercial reports where required

Identifying and reporting any issues that may affect safety, quality, resources or project delivery

Working independently and using initiative to manage and prioritise workload

Supporting emergency and responsive work requirements, including on-call activities when required

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 5 years' relevant experience within mechanical engineering, marine, ship repair, maintenance, construction or heavy engineering

Previous experience in a supervisory or management position

Strong estimating, quotation and project costing experience

Good commercial awareness and understanding of labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs

Relevant mechanical engineering qualification, apprenticeship, trade background or equivalent experience

Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance, repair, installation and modification

Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, diagrams, specifications and technical information

Proven experience supervising and managing personnel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Ability to motivate, support and develop employees

Client-facing and stakeholder management experience would be advantageous

Marine, dockyard, ship repair or heavy engineering experience would be highly desirable

Knowledge of confined spaces, hot works, lifting operations and permit-controlled environments would be advantageous

Willingness to travel when required

Full UK driving licence

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Health and safety is a key part of this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that they and all employees under their control work safely and comply with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and company procedures.

The role will include ensuring safe systems of work are followed, appropriate PPE is used and that accidents, incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions and quality concerns are reported promptly.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established operation in a senior mechanical management position, with responsibility for both the operational and commercial delivery of mechanical works.

The role offers a competitive salary, Monday to Friday working hours and a clear opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued development of the mechanical team and wider business.

Interested?

If you have the mechanical experience, leadership skills and commercial awareness required for this position, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact our Southampton Branch today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed