Mechanical Project Manager

Salary – Circa £50k with £5K car allowance

Holidays – 25 days

Pension scheme

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Planning and Scheduling:

o Develop comprehensive project plans for each project, including scope, timeline,

budget, and resource allocation.

o Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring all tasks and milestones are identified

and tracked and targets are achieved.

o Carry out and complete on-site surveys to ensure clients expectations both in terms of

specification, timescales and costs are achievable prior to project commencement.

o Support the operations team in carrying out ‘pre-condition’ surveys of client sites as and

when required or requested.

• Budget Management:

o Estimate project costs at pre-contract stage using Senate’s project forecast system.

o Commercial targets to be shared and agreed with Head of Mech Dept prior to project start.

o Continued monitoring of project costs during the project lifecycle (including labour, plant,

materials, and sub-contractors) and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints through to

handover.

o With the support of the Head of Mech Dept, completion of Mech Valuations monthly

including consolidation and reporting of approved and unapproved variations.

• Team Coordination:

o Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers, subcontractors, and apprentices.

o Delegate tasks and provide clear direction to team members.

o Ensure team members have the correct skills and experience to complete tasks.

o Ensure the team are delivering their tasks in a safe way by following Senate’s H&S

Management Policies and Procedures at all times.

o Attending weekly Operations and Labour meetings to ensure Mechanical resources are

effectively utilised with productivity being maximised.

• Contract Management:

o Negotiate contracts and orders with subcontractors and suppliers.

o Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices and variations to orders if

changes occur.

• Quality Assurance:

o Implement quality control measures to ensure work is completed to industry standards

and client specifications.

o Conduct regular onsite inspections and audits to verify compliance.

o Ensuring O&M Manuals are completed on time, at handover and in line with client

specifications, designs, and warranties.

o Adhere to Senate’s ‘file’ procedures in relation to contract management. Guidelines and

process will be defined by the Operations Support Team.

• Risk Management:

o Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans.

o Proactively address project and onsite issues to minimise project disruptions.

• Client Communication:

o Act as the primary point of contact for clients, attending pre-contract meetings and

providing regular face to face and email updates regarding project progress.

o Address client concerns quickly and thoroughly and maintain strong customer

relationships.

• Regulatory Compliance:

o Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Mechanical codes, standards, and

regulations. Auditing work completed and test and inspection certificates are essential.

• Safety and Environmental Compliance:

o Promote and enforce a culture of safety on the job site, adhering to OSHA and other

safety regulations.

o Implement and oversee environmental best practices.

• Other Duties

o Other duties may be assigned to this role by the line manager