Turnover Manager

About Our Company

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 colleagues across the Group, delivering projects for some of the world's largest multinational companies.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth. We invest in continuous professional development and are committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest industry standards, underpinned by our values of Safe, Trust, Respect, Challenge and Deliver.

• Lead and manage the overall turnover and handover process for M&E systems in line with project, contractual and client requirements.
• Develop turnover plans and schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate turnover activities across construction, commissioning, QA/QC, engineering and project teams.
• Lead and support Turnover Engineers and other personnel involved in the turnover process.
• Oversee the compilation and completion of project documentation, including as-builts, test records, certifications, O&M manuals and warranties.
• Coordinate system commissioning and ensure all M&E systems meet required performance and quality standards.
• Manage punch lists, outstanding works and defect closeout through to completion.
• Lead turnover meetings and provide regular progress updates to project stakeholders and the client.
• Coordinate client training and ensure handover packages are complete and compliant.
• Ensure all turnover activities meet relevant regulatory, quality and contractual requirements.
• Lead final project closeout and obtain formal client acceptance and sign-off.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in M&E construction, commissioning, turnover or project closeout.
• Previous experience managing turnover or handover activities on large-scale projects.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of M&E systems, commissioning and QA/QC processes.
• Experience managing project documentation, handover packages and closeout requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant project/document management systems.
• Experience with BIM and digital project delivery platforms is advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations and best practices.