Mechanical and Electrical Manager in Oakwood

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Salary: £45,348.00 - £62,354.00 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, with deep technical and delivery expertise, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open, and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.

What we do: We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high-integrity control systems where failure simply isn't an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.

If you are a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with strong technical and commercial accountability, look no further. We have an opportunity for a commercially aware and delivery-focused M&E Manager to join us on our mission to support the successful planning, procurement, and delivery of M&E works across our projects and bids.

What we need from you:

• A well-organised team player with sound technical judgement and strong commercial awareness, who is familiar with electrical infrastructure and electrical principles.
• You will work as an M&E Manager, holding a qualification in electrical engineering and/or an electrical HND, whilst also having the appropriate skills and experience to fulfil the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tender/Pre-Construction Stages
• Co-ordinate and attend site surveys
• Evaluate M&E supplier proposals for scope completeness, risk, programme, and commercial alignment
• Support the bid team with pricing strategy, risk allowances, qualifications, and clarifications for M&E scope
• Project Delivery for M&E Works
• Support site surveys as required to inform delivery strategy.
• Produce technical and delivery requirements for supplier quotations and carry out evaluation.
• Attend design meetings (along with design sub-contractor as required).
• Provide technical and delivery support to PDS Supervisors and Project Managers.
• Assist the Project Manager in the planning, execution, and completion of the M&E sub-contract works.
• Manage suppliers' progress and performance, ensuring alignment with project plans.
• Manage and review the production of supplier designs to ensure alignment with the employers' requirements, buildability, interfaces, and delivery risk without assuming design responsibility.
• Manage M&E Factory Acceptance Tests and review all relevant documentation.
• Manage the coordination of the designer and installer, which may be different subcontractors.
• Review RAMS and test documentation for suitability, completeness and alignment with agreed methodologies.
• Manage site supervisors for M&E works.
• Manage installation handover, including support for testing, commissioning and documentation close-out.
• Staff & Technical Oversight
• Provide functional oversight and technical support to commissioning, design and CAD resources, where applicable.

Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering and/or electrical HND qualification with proven experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure and multi-discipline M&E systems.
• Excellent IT competency; Excel and Word mandatory.
• Strong supplier and client management skills.
• Demonstrable experience supporting bids or pre-construction activities.
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate technical and commercial risk.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Full UK Manual Driving License.
• Candidates must be legally permitted to work in the Republic of Ireland without restriction. The company does not offer sponsorship for this role.

There is plenty of room for growth and progression, which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.

What we offer in return:

• In addition to your salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.
• 33 floating holidays.
• Company performance-related bonus.
• Wellbeing benefit.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance and Health benefits.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Tech, Cycles, and EV.
• Subsidised on-site charging for EVs.
• Anniversary celebrations.
• Social events.
• Hybrid working Hours.
• Flexible working.

So why not join us? CVs, covering letters, questions, and everything in-between by using the apply button provided.