Mechanical Package Manager

Plymouth, Devon
TWG Consulting

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Mechanical Package Manager on a high-profile infrastructure programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the safe and efficient delivery of complex mechanical systems, from design through to installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage mechanical work packages, ensuring compliance with UK law, project requirements, and health and safety standards.

• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure designs are optimised for constructability, safety, and contractual compliance.

• Lead on planning, procurement, and execution of mechanical works, ensuring on-time delivery to quality and budget targets.

• Monitor site progress and report accurately to the project management team, including supporting financial tracking and forecasting.

• Lead package teams with clear direction, mentoring, and performance management to drive results.

• Control project change, proactively managing risk and opportunities within your remit.

• Ensure all mechanical works meet internal specifications, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with company and client procedures.

• Support quality assurance including authoring and reviewing ITPs, RAMS, and lifetime quality records.

• Manage interdisciplinary and stakeholder interfaces including subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.

• Coordinate project documentation with document control, ensuring teams operate with current, approved documents (ProjectWise experience is a plus).

• Plan and track short-term progress (including 6-week lookaheads) using Aphex or similar tools.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience.

• Proven experience in a similar role delivering heavy infrastructure and M&E systems

• SMSTS and CSCS (White or Black Card)

• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety, and quality assurance processes

• Experience across the full project lifecycle including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning

• Demonstrable commercial awareness, with understanding of NEC4 contracts

Desirable:

• Trade background or strong working knowledge of M&E installation methods

• Experience in Defence or Nuclear sectors

• Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, CIBSE, IMechE) is advantageous

• Familiarity with ProjectWise and Aphex planning tools

TWG are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.