Mechanical Package Manager

Mechanical Package Manager - Major Infrastructure Project

Location:

Plymouth Duration:
Up to 3 years continuous work

Hours:

45 hrs/week (07:30-17:00)
We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to take a leading role on a major, multi-discipline infrastructure project. If you're confident in managing mechanical packages, coordinating complex interfaces, and driving safe, high-quality delivery, this is a career-defining opportunity.

The Role As Mechanical Package Manager, you'll take ownership of Mechanical delivery across a large-scale construction project. You'll lead construction and engineering teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure mechanical works are designed, planned, procured, and delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.

You'll be at the centre of design coordination, construction sequencing, commercial awareness, and quality assurance - ensuring your area of the project hits programme, cost, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities Lead and organise mechanical construction and engineering personnel Coordinate Mechanical design, construction, contracts, and subcontractor activities Ensure all works are planned and delivered safely and compliantly Review designs for buildability, safety, and compliance Manage change control, risk, and opportunity Provide accurate progress and financial reporting inputs Drive successful completion of mechanical works to programme and quality standards Lead and support your project team with clear expectations and performance management.

Maintain excellent project records and documentation Oversee QHSE compliance with support from the QHSE team Manage procurement and specification of mechanical supply chain Produce and review ITPs, RAMS, MARs, and lifetime quality records Ensure teams work to the latest revisions via document control systems Manage interdisciplinary interfaces across client, subcontractors, and internal teams Support short-term planning, 6-week lookaheads, and programme updates What We're Looking For Strong technical knowledge across mechanical engineering and multi-discipline construction.

Experience managing Mechanical packages on large projects Understanding of construction sequencing, cost, scheduling, and contract administration Knowledge of environmental, safety, and quality requirements Experience working with subcontractors and NEC contracts Excellent record-keeping and documentation management Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills Desirable HNC or NVQ Level 6 in Mechanical Engineering SMSTS Experience in nuclear, defence, or other high-integrity sectors CSCS White or Black Card Professional membership (advantageous) Why Join This Project?

You'll be part of a major, long-term infrastructure programme with up to 3 years of secure work, leading mechanical delivery on one of the region's most significant construction schemes. This is a role where your leadership, technical expertise, and decision-making will directly shape project success.

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