Mechanical Construction Manager

Mechanical Construction Manager

• Week 1: Early morning flight to arrive on site by noon Monday. Monday 12pm-4pm & Tuesday-Saturday 7am-4pm
• Week 2: Monday-Saturday 7am-4pm
• Week 3: Monday-Tuesday 7am-4pm, Wednesday 7am-11:30am. Travel home Wednesday; Thursday-Sunday off

The Opportunity

An international engineering and construction organisation delivering large-scale, technically complex projects across Europe is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join a major infrastructure development in Sweden. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of mechanical installation works throughout the construction lifecycle. Working closely with project leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will ensure programme milestones are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical construction activities throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate daily site operations with construction, engineering and project management teams.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are fully implemented and maintained.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and drive schedule performance.
• Manage subcontractor activities, productivity, coordination and resource allocation.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and installation methodologies.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure information is issued in line with project requirements.
• Drive compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Support commercial activities including variation management, cost control and reporting.
• Chair and participate in project coordination, planning and progress meetings.
• Manage testing, commissioning support, snagging and final handover activities.
• Identify and mitigate construction, technical and interface risks.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in mechanical construction management on complex construction projects.
• Strong background managing HVAC, piping, plant and associated building services installations.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary subcontractor teams.
• Excellent project coordination, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, installation methodologies and commissioning processes.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, technically demanding project environments.
• Experience within mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, energy or similarly complex projects would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Long-term career opportunity with a growing international contractor.
• Exposure to large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Structured rotation and travel support.
• Professional development and clear progression pathways.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and high-performing project teams.