Location: Mainland Europe (Portugal, Germany)
Engagement Type: Permanent or Contractor
Compensation: Negotiable, dependent on experience – Excellent salary on offer
Overview
SSO Personnel is partnering with a leading Irish mechanical engineering contractor to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for major construction projects across Mainland Europe.
This organisation is recognised for delivering complex mechanical packages to the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence across highly regulated sectors including Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Semiconductor and Energy.
This is an opportunity to lead large-scale mechanical construction projects within a performance-driven environment that values integrity, innovation and delivery excellence.
Role Summary
The Mechanical Project Manager will take full responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of mechanical construction works from initiation through to project close-out.
Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead multidisciplinary site teams and subcontract partners to ensure works are delivered:
* Safely
* On schedule
* Within budget
* To the highest quality and compliance standards
You will operate within the company’s established Project Management framework while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all aspects of mechanical project delivery from planning through execution and completion
* Take full ownership of Health & Safety performance, ensuring implementation of company safety management systems
* Manage site leadership teams including Construction Managers, Engineers and Supervisors
* Develop and drive construction execution plans and integrated project schedules
* Oversee subcontractor scope development, tendering, award and full lifecycle management in collaboration with Quantity Surveyors
* Control cost, quality, programme and risk across all mechanical work packages
* Coordinate with fabrication workshops regarding prefabrication sequencing, testing and documentation
* Deliver structured weekly and monthly progress reports to clients and senior stakeholders
* Manage change control processes, variations and commercial negotiations
* Ensure QA/QC compliance in line with client specifications, regulatory standards and industry best practice
* Allocate labour and technical resources to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards
* Represent the organisation at internal and external stakeholder meetings
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on construction-stage projects
* Minimum 10 years experience at Senior Mechanical Engineer or Project Engineer level
* Demonstrated experience within Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Semiconductor or Oil & Gas sectors
* Background working with a mechanical contractor (preferred over consultancy/client-side experience)
* Strong hands-on experience across mechanical construction activities including:
* Piping fabrication and installation
* Pressure testing
* Equipment installation
* Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline (preferred)
* Professional Project Management certification (PMP, IPMA or equivalent) advantageous
* Proficiency in Navisworks or similar coordination software