Your new company

Hays has been retained to recruit a Senior Mechanical Contracts Manager to oversee a large MEP package on project in Tralee.

Your new role

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple mechanical contracts simultaneously, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling of projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure that all projects meet client specifications and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, and negotiate contracts and agreements as needed.
• Manage the financial aspects of each project, including cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure that all work complies with relevant legislation, codes, and standards, including health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support in preparing proposals and bids for new projects.
• Ensure structures are put in place to monitor, review and control the budgeted or agreed expenditure.
• Implement cost and value procedures and ensure that all necessary commercial reports are produced accurately and in a timely fashion to Senior Management
• Work closely with the Directors and Site Managers to support and recommend strategies, to identify any potential risks or issues and to find an appropriate resolution.
• Issue monthly progress reports for Senior Management/Directors
• Work collaboratively with Senior Management / Directors to continue to achieve business needs.
• Foster productive, collaborative partnerships with internal and external Clients.

What you'll need to succeed

• A mechanical background with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Project / Contracts Manager in the Mechanical HVAC industry.
• Experience managing mechanical package on Life Science or large-scale semi-conductor/Data Centre projects for an M&E contractor is essential
• Knowledge of Mechanical, HVAC and Process systems, including their design, installation, and operation.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to travel within Europe.
• A full driving license.

What you'll get in return

Excellent salary and package available.

What you need to do now

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