Mechanical Construction Manager

Mechanical Construction Manager Central London Permanent 1st Step Solutions are looking for an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager in Central London on behalf of a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor. Duties: * Responsible for the mechanical services delivery, health and safety, subcontractor performance and wellbeing, whilst liaising with the client, main contractor and consultants. * Reporting to the Project Manager. Provide weekly updates to the Contracts Manager and Projects Manager. * Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including mechanical and external contractors. * Implementing of project health & safety strategies. Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements. * Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team. * Proactively demonstrating health and safety leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all team members and contractors. * Auditing of supply chain works onsite in line with approved RAMS. Compile project and task specific RAMS and ensure they are updated in line with the project progress. * Leading the management of the mechanical and electrical safe system of works. * Leading the management of the collation of sub-contractors issued environmental data. * Managing the project risk register and monitoring weekly look ahead plan for resource and progress. * Implementing project QA strategies. Carrying out detailed quality assurance inspections of installations in accordance with the QA procedure. * Leading the quality assurance meetings with detailed understanding of areas completed. * Coordinating with the management of the trade-to-trade handover process. * Managing supply chain snagging and de-snagging process. * Auditing of construction installation works to ensure compliance with mechanical requirements * Coordinating with the management and auditing of installation works to ensure compliance with project strategies. Ensure installations are in accordance with drawing specifications * Ensure sub-contractors work to the programme, construction sequence and efficient deployment when pro-actively allocating work. * Take ownership of mechanical issues and liaise with the client and design consultants to obtain closure and clarifications where necessary. * Carryout toolbox talks were required to sub-contractors. * Review of ongoing works and highlight potential defects or risks. * Complete accurate project materials take off as allocated by the project procurement process. Skills and Experience Required: * An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above. * SMSTS. * Previous experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager. * Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours with regards to site health and safety. * Experience dealing with mechanical sub-contractors. * IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word. * Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments, commissioning, and handover requirements