Mechanical Project Manager

CubicWorks
Salford
3 weeks ago
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Mechanical Project Manager
About Us

CubicWorks is a business that focuses on an end-to-end business model, which allows us to design, build and maintain environments that thrive. We are building the business on a strong foundation of “doing the right thing” with mutual trust for our customers, colleagues, suppliers and partners.


We must achieve our goals by delivering our projects the right first time, and to ensure this happens, we have an opportunity for a Mechanical Projects Manager who has a relentless focus on quality and detail and is a confident communicator to join our growing Mechanical Projects team.


We’re not looking for people who sit down and say “that’ll do”. We operate with an agile mindset in a fast-paced environment and we are always looking to continually improve and evolve. We value speed, agility, innovation and being brilliant to work with. Our ambitious goals present a tremendous opportunity for change. We work hard to deliver, and there’s a lot to do, but the ability to have an impact here is endless.


Mechanical Project Manager Job Description

Management of projects on site varying from £1k to £2m.


Be the person on point for all activities relating to the delivery of the project.


Coordinate the delivery of all project activities on site between different trade subcontractors and internal teams.


Work with the Contracts Manager to ensure the successful turning of the project plan and quote into a reality.


Manage all stakeholders and work with the Site Managers to create the project programme.


Placing of all subcontractor orders based upon take-offs.


Working with the design and construction teams to coordinate all activities on site.


Coordination of Mechanical services (RCP’s etc) with other building elements and create solutions to service clashes, etc on site.


Provide technical support to the Mechanical trade packages on‑site to ensure smooth delivery of the project.


Attend and represent the division at all site progress meetings, producing progress reports as required.


Production and compilation of all Mechanical project-specific H&S documentation.


Manage variations with on‑site stakeholders and communicate these back to Contract Managers.


Work with the Contracts Manager to produce valuations of works completed and Final Accounts.


Production and compilation of Project O&M information.


Tasks & Duties

  • Build and lead a construction team
  • Take on design development and changes during construction
  • Manage Construction drawing reviews and submissions
  • Manage and review internal & subcontractor H&S information
  • Review and manage programme
  • Monitor project progress and set deadlines
  • Attend project progress meetings
  • Evaluate and manage engineering and installation performance and standards
  • Manage and monitor procurement during construction with CM
  • Manage and monitor valuations during construction with CM
  • Manage commissioning programme
  • Manage and drive snagging work
  • Collate and issue O&M information
  • Essential that communication, both verbal and written, is of a high standard.

Candidate Description

  • Takes responsibility and ownership of workload.
  • Someone who’s a great communicator and adapts their style with different stakeholders.
  • Works well to get the best out of people, both those directly and indirectly.
  • Has at least 5 years experience of working in a trade background, looking to take the next step in their career.
  • A desire to work towards or hold a Further Education qualification in a Building Services field is preferable.
  • Someone who is highly organised, has meticulous attention to detail and is passionate about getting things done on time.
  • Always seeks out value in their work.
  • A confident communicator who likes to work collaboratively & is comfortable building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Used to multitasking and having multiple projects moving forward simultaneously at different stages.
  • Must be a self‑starter and can work in dynamic environments.
  • Must drive.

Salary/Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary
  • Colleague incentive plan – company bonus
  • Company pension up to 8% matched
  • Healthcare cash plan with Westfield
  • Colleague referral scheme
  • 25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced allocation of sick leave, dependant on length of service
  • Group life assurance, 4x annual salary
  • Extra days holiday on your birthday
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Critical Illness Cover

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.


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