Mechanical Package Manager
📍 Plymouth, Devon
💼 Contract – Long Term | Devonport Docks
🔒 BPSS Clearance Required
💷 Competitive Day Rate – Inside IR35
CarmichaelUK is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This role is critical in overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of a complex M&E package as part of a wider infrastructure upgrade.
Please note: Due to the secure nature of the site, BPSS clearance is mandatory. Only candidates with an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passport who have lived in the UK for the past 5 years can be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the safe planning, procurement, and delivery of mechanical works on site.
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Coordinate with internal and client teams to review and optimise designs.
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Drive delivery to meet quality, safety, cost, and programme requirements.
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Manage change control, risk, and opportunity within your workstream.
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Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and statutory obligations.
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Provide leadership and support to site teams and subcontractors.
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Maintain quality records including ITPs, RAMS, and lifetime documentation.
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Oversee interdisciplinary coordination across all stakeholders.
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Manage short-term planning using tools such as Aphex; ProjectWise experience desirable.
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NEC4 contract familiarity is beneficial.
Candidate Requirements:
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HNC in Mechanical Engineering or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (or above).
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SMSTS & CSCS (White or Black Card).
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Proven experience managing M&E works on large-scale construction projects, ideally in defence, nuclear, or industrial sectors.
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Strong knowledge of construction buildability, CDM regulations, and commissioning processes.
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Background in mechanical trades or installation highly advantageous.
Why CarmichaelUK?
We are a trusted recruitment partner on some of the UK’s largest civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Our clients are Tier 1 contractors and joint ventures, giving you access to high-profile opportunities with long-term potential. We offer dedicated support and expert guidance throughout your assignment.