Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: NR1 Norwich Norfolk
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Role: Mechanical Construction Manager (£70k - £80k + excellent benefits)
Project: Major Higher Education & Laboratory Refurbishment
Location: Norfolk (Site-Based)
Company: MEP Contractor
About the Client
Our client is a premier Tier 1 MEP contractor renowned for delivering complex, high-value engineering services across the UK. They have been secured to deliver the full, multi-million-pound MEP package for an iconic, large-scale educational and research facility upgrade in Norfolk.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to oversee all on-site mechanical packages. You will lead the installation of state-of-the-art laboratory gases, complex HVAC systems, and ultra-efficient district heating connections. Your focus will be on quality, programme delivery, and strict health and safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage on-site mechanical subcontractors and direct labour.
* Oversee HVAC, public health, and specialist lab service installations.
* Review mechanical technical drawings, spatial coordination, and RAMS.
* Drive the construction programme to meet strict handover milestones.
* Collaborate closely with the principal contractor's logistics and structural teams.
* Lead mechanical commissioning, snagging, and quality handovers.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager on major projects (£15m+ MEP value).
* Deep technical knowledge of complex commercial HVAC and piped services.
* Experience working on educational, laboratory, or heritage retrofit projects is highly desirable.
* Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certificates.
* Strong communication skills to manage client and main contractor relations