Mechanical Contracts Manager

County Antrim

Travel required - 2 days per week

Vickerstock are recruiting for a Mechanical Contracts Manager for a leading multi-disciplinary construction company based in Northern Ireland, delivering quality installations to a diverse range of clients.

This role will require overseeing the timely management and execution of projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and are delivered to a high standard. The goal is to achieve client satisfaction and maintain an acceptable profit margin for the company.

Your new role as a Mechanical Contracts Manager

• Ability to interpret drawings and identify all necessary equipment for costing.
• Conduct site inductions, daily briefings, tool box talks, and assist in creating RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements). Monitor the Health & Safety plan.
• Monitor material stock levels, assist site supervisors in procuring materials on time, and manage deliveries and hire goods.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to coordinate work and resolve issues as they arise.
• Track the progress of the project schedule and report updates to the main contractor or client.
• Ensure the quality of on-site installations meets company standards by inspecting work and completing check sheets.
• Oversee testing, ensure tests are carried out or signed off, and manage specialist commissioning to avoid delays.
• Prepare and provide operational information for manuals, update 'as-installed' drawings, and assist in the creation of the building log book and operations guide.
• Build and sustain relationships with the project team, including the client, end users, and maintenance team.
• Address and resolve any conflicts or issues on-site promptly.
• Share key insights and flag recurring issues to improve future projects.
• Work closely with the design team to resolve queries.
• Oversee the installation of mechanical systems, leveraging and expanding knowledge of system operations.

What you will need to succeed as a Mechanical Contracts Manager

• At least 2 years of experience in Contract Management
• Ideally experience with Healthcare & Education projects
• A relevant Mechanical Qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as required.

If you fit the above criteria and are looking to advance your career, then please contact Leah Irwin-Black for a fully confidential chat and/or send your CV through.

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