Danny Sullivan Group
Mechanical Manager
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Mechanical Manager
Location: Brent Cross, North London
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + Benefits
Student Accommodation Project
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically qualified professional to take ownership of a major project from installation through to commissioning and handover. Working alongside an experienced project team, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality building services installation on a prestigious development.
The Role
As Mechanical Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of all mechanical services on site, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of all mechanical services on a large student accommodation project.
- Coordinate mechanical subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
- Monitor project progress and ensure programme milestones are achieved.
- Work closely with the Project Manager, design consultants and main contractor.
- Review mechanical drawings, technical specifications and installation details.
- Carry out quality inspections and ensure all works meet project specifications.
- Coordinate commissioning activities, witnessing testing and managing project handovers.
- Identify and manage design queries, RFIs and technical issues.
- Monitor labour resources, materials and site productivity.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and site standards.
- Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates.
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Essential
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Manager
- Strong background delivering mechanical building services projects.
- Experience working on student accommodation, residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
- CSCS Management Card.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Experience delivering projects from first fix through to commissioning and handover.
- Knowledge of BIM coordination and commissioning processes.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work on a flagship student accommodation development in Brent Cross.
- Long-term career progression with a growing and reputable M&E contractor.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Stable pipeline of high-profile projects across London and the South East.
Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.
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