Mechanical and Electrical Manager

Clark Contracts Ltd
Newport
1 month ago
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Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing and Maintenance. We employ over 250 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Manager to join the business.  

The Role & Responsibilities

 

The successful applicant will be required to:

 

·       Work alongside Project Teams to effectively manage M&E service packages.

·       Monitor the progress of our Sub-contractors and encourage a close working relationship.

·       Provide programme and specialist information during the tender period.

·       Ensure M&E services are being installed correctly and to the correct specification.

·       Effectively manage the test & commissioning stage of the project to ensure that we achieve a clean handover.

·       Ensure that O& M manuals handed over at completion at an acceptable standard.

·       Manage the M&E contractor design portions with supply chain.

·       Be involved in the M&E Design & Build process.

 

The Candidate

 

To be considered for this role candidates should:

 

·       Have Mechanical / Electrical construction industry experience at a supervisory / managerial level.

·       Hold a recognised mechanical and electrical qualification

·       Have strong IT Skills including knowledge of Microsoft Project

·       Have excellent communication skills

·       Be adaptable to change within a fast-paced environment

·       Have the ability to work both as part of a team and by using their own initiative

 

Experience of BREEAM and/or Design and Build would also be advantageous when applying for this role.

 

Why work for us?

 

In addition to an attractive package which is negotiable dependant on experience you will receive the following:

 

·       33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.

·       Career progression opportunities

·       Ongoing training and development

·       Contributory personal pension scheme.

·       Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.

·       Cycle to Work Scheme.

·       Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Income Protection

·       Company Sick Pay.

·       Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.

·       Eyecare Vouchers

·       Employee volunteering scheme

·       Additional holidays for long service

 

 

This is a full-time permanent position. Due to the nature of the role travel to and from sites and client meetings will also be required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Candidates who apply for this role will have their data stored for the purposes of the recruitment process. The storage of your data complies with The General Data Protection Regulation. Full details of what is stored and how can be found in our Recruitment Privacy Notice, which is located in the Media Centre of our website.

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