Mechanical Project Manager

**EU passport/right to work is essential **

One of the largest general contractors in Europe are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a major engineering and construction project in Italy. This is a key role responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical systems packages across a large-scale installation project.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical project delivery, site management, health and safety, quality, subcontractor management and commercial control.

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of mechanical works, working closely with the wider project management team, engineers, client representatives and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of mechanical systems packages from mobilisation through to project completion.
• Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Take responsibility for site health, safety and environmental requirements, working closely with the project and EHS teams.
• Manage project schedules in line with client requirements, engineering deliverables and overall project objectives.
• Monitor and control project costs, including: Mechanical project teams, Subcontractors, Materials and deliveries, Plant and equipment, Variations, Valuations.
• Manage subcontractor performance, including progress against programme and manpower requirements.
• Lead regular subcontractor meetings and ensure actions are recorded and followed through.
• Monitor project progress and manage the site's snagging/punch-list process through to completion.
• Attend site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering and planning meetings, coordination meetings and handover meetings.
• Coordinate material deliveries in line with the project programme and maintain accurate delivery records.
• Maintain a weekly photographic record of project progress.
• Produce internal and external weekly progress reports, highlighting progress, delays, design issues, third-party constraints and project risks.
• Monitor programme KPIs and ensure accurate reporting against agreed project milestones.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are incorporated into supply chain and subcontractor agreements and are followed throughout the project.
• Support the project team with the final close-out of all project documentation, including: Final accounts, O&M manuals, Punch lists, Safety files, QA documentation, Plant and material relocations, Project plans.

Key Requirements:

• Trade qualification and/or relevant third-level qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in Project Management, ideally within mechanical engineering, construction or building services.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a construction/project environment.
• Experience working on design-and-build projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services/systems.
• Excellent IT and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively to strict deadlines and programme requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver large-scale projects from mobilisation through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take ownership of a significant project and play a key role in its successful delivery.

The successful candidate will join an established project team and work within a highly structured environment, with responsibility for project delivery, programme, safety, quality, commercial performance and subcontractor management.