Mechanical Package Manager

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:

Lead the safe planning, procurement, and delivery of mechanical works on site.

Coordinate with internal and client teams to review and optimise designs.

Drive delivery to meet quality, safety, cost, and programme requirements.

Manage change control, risk, and opportunity within your workstream.

Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and statutory obligations.

Provide leadership and support to site teams and subcontractors.

Maintain quality records including ITPs, RAMS, and lifetime documentation.

Oversee interdisciplinary coordination across all stakeholders.

Manage short-term planning using tools such as Aphex; ProjectWise experience desirable.

NEC4 contract familiarity is beneficial.

Candidate Requirements:

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (or above).

SMSTS & CSCS (White or Black Card).

Proven experience managing M&E works on large-scale construction projects, ideally in defence, nuclear, or industrial sectors.

Strong knowledge of construction buildability, CDM regulations, and commissioning processes.

Background in mechanical trades or installation highly advantageous