Mechanical Operation Manager

We are hiring for a_ Senior Mechanical Operations Manager / Head of Projects _opportunity that I believe could be relevant to your background.

This role is to work for a growing mechanical contractor specialising in building-services pipework, installation and offsite manufacturing. They are looking for an experienced mechanical leader to take complete ownership of their Projects Division.

This is not simply a role managing one or two projects. You would be responsible for the operational performance of the entire division, overseeing multiple live projects and leading the Project Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and site teams responsible for delivering them.

The role will include:

Leading and developing the mechanical projects team

Overseeing projects from pre-construction through to handover

Managing project programmes, labour plans and procurement schedules

Forecasting labour and resource requirements

Monitoring project costs, productivity and cost-to-complete

Protecting margins and ensuring variations are recovered

Identifying project risks before they affect delivery

Improving reporting, systems, structure and accountability

Working closely with Commercial, Estimating, Procurement and Finance

Reporting directly to the Managing Director

The business is specifically looking for someone who has progressed from a pipefitting or closely related mechanical trade background and has strong technical knowledge of commercial building services, including pipework, heating and chilled-water systems, plant rooms, public health and mechanical installations.

You should also have experience managing multiple projects, leading senior project teams and taking responsibility for programme, labour, commercial performance and divisional forecasting.

The position is based from the company’s Bristol office, with regular site visits across Bristol, London, the South and the Midlands.

The package is:

Salary up to £130,000 for the right experience

Company vehicle

Additional benefits

Senior position with genuine operational ownership

Opportunity to shape and develop a growing Projects Division

The client is prepared to consider an established Mechanical Operations Manager, Head of Projects or Contracts Director. They may also consider an exceptional Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager who already oversees multiple projects and manages other Project Managers.

Pay: £100,000.00-£130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person