Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Construction Manager on a 6 Month rolling contract, located in Various sites across the UK, travel to Manchester and Newcastle offices. Role Summary Rubicon Consulting is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Construction Manager for a leading engineering and technology organisation. You’ll lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical installation works on major projects, managing contractors, programme, quality, safety and cost. The role is site-based and involves travel between various sites across the UK, with occasional commuting to other regional sites as projects require. Responsibilities * M&E delivery: Lead the construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems, to programme, quality and budget. * Contractor management: Manage M&E subcontractors and suppliers, including performance, progress and interfaces between trades. * Health, safety and environment: Promote a strong safety culture, review RAMS and permits, carry out site audits, and ensure compliance with CDM and current legislation. * Programme and planning: Produce and maintain construction programmes, short interval plans and look-aheads, and report progress against milestones. * Commercial management: Monitor costs and budgets, assess subcontractor valuations and variations, and support commercial reporting. * Quality and commissioning: Ensure installations meet specification, manage inspections, test records and snagging, and support commissioning and handover. * Technical coordination: Coordinate drawings, design information and technical queries between the design team, contractors and site. * Stakeholders: Liaise with clients, project managers and other site disciplines to keep works moving and resolve issues quickly. Essential Requirements * Proven experience as an M&E Construction Manager, or a senior M&E site manager or supervisor ready for the step up. * Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation on large industrial, energy or infrastructure projects. * Experience managing M&E subcontractors and multiple trades on site. * Good understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM, RAMS and permit to work systems. * Experience of programming, progress reporting and cost control. * Understanding of quality systems, inspections, testing and commissioning. * SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (Black Card preferred). * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites. Desirable * HV or LV electrical, switchgear, plant or process engineering experience. * Commissioning experience on large plant and equipment. * Experience with NEC or similar contracts. * MCIOB, IMechE, IET or equivalent professional membership, or an HNC, HND or degree in an engineering discipline. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time