Job Description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Mechanical Package Manager on a 6 month contract for its Southampton location.
The Mechanical Package Manager comes with a rate of between 450 per day.
Key skills

• Lead planning, design development and implementation of mechanical systems in the project, including:
• Low-carbon heating systems (e.g. cascade air-/ water-source heat pumps).
• De-steaming / replacement of existing steam / boiler infrastructure.
• Mechanical integration with CHP (combined heat & power) plant, existing utilities.
• Hot/cold water systems, heat distribution, insulation.

• Develop technical specifications, scope of works, and performance criteria for mechanical packages.
• Prepare procurement packages: select suppliers/sub-contractors, issue tenders, evaluate bids, awards.
• Coordinate mechanical design with electrical, controls/BMS, civil, structural, building fabric, architectural, etc., ensuring holistic whole-building approach (i.e. how all systems interact).
• Manage budget for mechanical works: cost estimates, cost control, variation orders.
• Oversee programme scheduling for mechanical activities: ensuring mechanical works are aligned with overall project timeline.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (UK building regs, NHS standards, energy efficiency / decarbonisation / environmental standards, health & safety).
• Oversee quality assurance and inspection of mechanical installations; manage commissioning and handover of mechanical systems.
• Track and report performance metrics: carbon savings, energy savings, operational efficiencies.
• Work with the BMS/controls team to integrate mechanical plant with control systems for monitoring, optimisation.
• Risk management for mechanical scope: identify/mechanically related risks, propose mitigations.
• Liaise with stakeholders: client (NHS trust), funders (e.g. Salix / government), framework bodies (CEF), regulatory bodies, sub-contractors.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Package Manager role

• Southampton
• 450 per day
• 6 month contract

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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