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Mechanical Engineer in Ireland

On-site in Ireland·Added 18 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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On-site, Ireland
Experience
5+ years

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Mercury Engineering is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Ireland.

This job advert was originally written in German.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years' experience working with a recognised Mechanical/Electrical contractor
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Proficient in use of systems software related to Engineering functions
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Familiar with Project /Primavera planning software and CAD/BIM process
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise
  • At least 5 years of professional experience with a recognized Mechanical/Electrical company
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Proficient in the use of systems software related to engineering functions
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Knowledge of Project/Primavera planning software and the CAD/BIM process
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize

Nice to have

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Knowledge of modularisation
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of modularization

The role

What you'll do

  • Management of the Mechanical Systems under your control.
  • To support the engineering requirements through managing & liaising with Key Project Stakeholders (Client design team, Main contractor, Suppliers, Sub-contractors, etc).
  • Familiarisation of Design/IFC specifications and drawings to fully understand the scope of the Project works. Overseeing the Co-ordination process to transform design information into full installation drawings by BIM personnel ensuring spec compliance and as per schedule priority. This will require generation/management of Requests for Information (RFI), Technical queries etc.
  • Management of Site Safety in conjunction with the Project Manager and the Mercury Safety Advisor. This will include the setup, management of and closing out of the safety file as part of the Management team.
  • Management of Site QA in conjunction with Mercury QA Manager including set up, management and close out of file
  • Management of Project Schedule in conjunction with Mercury Project Manager, consulting Engineer and Client requirements and ensuring Engineering activities do not impact on same (e.g. Procurement, etc).
  • Management of all aspects associated with your package including:
    - Mercury Mechanical Team
    - Sub-contractors
    - Material deliveries and goods receipting.
    - Plant and Equipment
    - Variations
    - Valuations
  • Management of all day-to-day site operations
  • Ensure Mercury Policies and procedures are followed closely.
  • Management of sub-contractor activities including tracking progress against schedule and manpower levels. Ensuring adequate information flow to ensure works progress and Weekly Meeting logged.
  • Ensure Works are installed in accordance with Project specifications and to the Project QA plan (for e.g. pre-agreed benchmarking).
  • Assisting the Installation Package team to manage the quality needs for the project on site, providing guidance to ensure we are compliant to all relevant standards/codes and specifications associated. This will include all site activities associated with validation and handover to the client. Manage the Construction Work Packs process from development, implementation and handover. This will involve activities onsite to support our construction management team.
  • Management of the Mercury "In Progress" snagging system ensuring that the supervisors return weekly punch lists where applicable. Ensure all snags are distributed to all Sub-contractors
  • Issue direct labour hours and sub-contractor hours to time administrator for tracking centrally.
  • Attendance at Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Engineering Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings and Handover Meetings.
  • Close out of all project deliverables including Final Account, O & M Manuals, Punch List, Safety File, QA File, Material and Plant re-locations, Project Plan - all with the support of the site project manager and your project team.
  • Issue weekly cost reports. This will include all orders placed, materials expected, and labour levels.
  • Information reporting will be an essential activity to ensure activity targets/deadlines are met to support the project team. There will be an Engineering Task Log generated and managed by the Engineering Lead
  • Issue internal weekly progress report rolled up from project supervisors report. This will highlight progress percentage complete based on WBS codes and any concerns. It should also highlight any risk elements within the control of Mercury, eg: late deliveries.
  • Issue external weekly progress report, to the project manager, highlighting areas not available, delays, shortage of design, third party hold ups and percentage complete.
  • Management and undertaking of the technical submittal, approvals
  • Schedule material deliveries to correspond with the project schedule. Track deliveries. Management of the material procurement utilising Engineering Materials Report (EMR) by producing material take offs identifying the lead in periods and field need rates.
  • Maintain a weekly project photographic diary
  • Preparing Sub-contract and Supplier Tender Packages in conjunction with Project QS.
  • Assessment of Sub-contract and Supplier Tender returns for technical compliance with design intent specifications.
  • Evaluate and promote the use of new engineering practices and processes to enhance delivery time of the project.
  • Manage BIM priorities i.e. support team to develop modular concepts, Typical fabrication details and Isometrics generation and to release for construction. Validation of materials/assets within the model are also to be verified for construction. Change management is a critical process to be understood and controlled.
  • You will be responsible to support and coach all junior engineers assigned to the project team their development is crucial to our organisation and industry.
  • There may be a requirement to attend project meetings or "White Board Activity Planning sessions. This will depend on the needs of the project and your team manager.
  • All other duties associated with the role.
  • Management of the mechanical systems under your supervision.
  • To support the engineering requirements through managing & liaising with Key Project Stakeholders (Client design team, Main contractor, Suppliers, Sub-contractors, etc.).
  • Familiarity with design/IFC specifications and drawings to fully understand the scope of project works. Monitoring the coordination process to transform construction information into complete installation drawings by BIM professionals while ensuring compliance with specifications and schedule priorities. This requires the creation/management of Requests for Information (RFI), technical queries, etc.
  • Management of site safety in conjunction with the Project Manager and the Mercury Safety Advisor. This includes the setup, management, and close-out of the safety file as part of the management team.
  • Management of site QA in conjunction with the Mercury QA Manager, including setup, management, and close-out of the file
  • Management of the project schedule in coordination with the Mercury Project Manager, the consulting engineer, and client requirements, ensuring that technical activities do not impact these (e.g., procurement, etc.).
  • Management of all aspects related to your package, including:
    - Mercury mechanical team
    - Sub-contractors
    - Material deliveries and goods receipt.
    - Plant and equipment
    - Variations
    - Valuations
  • Management of the entire daily on-site operation
  • Ensure that Mercury's policies and procedures are followed exactly.
  • Management of sub-contractor activities, including tracking progress against schedule and manpower levels. Ensuring adequate information flow to ensure works progress and weekly meetings are logged.
  • Ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with project specifications and the project QA plan (e.g., pre-agreed benchmarks).
  • Supporting the installation package team in ensuring quality requirements for the project on site, providing guidance to ensure compliance with all relevant standards/regulations and associated specifications. This includes all site activities related to validation and handover to the client. Controlling the entire process of construction work packages from development through to implementation and handover. This includes on-site activities to support our construction management team.
  • Management of the Mercury "In Progress" snagging system to ensure that supervisors return weekly punch lists where applicable. Ensuring all snags are distributed to all sub-contractors
  • Issue direct labour hours and sub-contractor hours to the time administrator for central tracking.
  • Attendance at site meetings, internal project reviews, technical reviews, planning and coordination meetings, as well as handover meetings.
  • Completion of all project deliverables including final account, operation and maintenance manuals, snag lists, safety file, QA file, material and plant movements, project schedule - all with the support of the Site Project Manager and your project team.
  • Issue weekly cost reports. This includes all orders placed, expected material quantities, and labour levels.
  • Information reporting will be an essential activity to ensure activity targets/deadlines are met and the project team is supported. An action log will be created and managed for the technical leadership.
  • Creation of an internal weekly progress report, summarized from the Project Managers' reports. This will highlight progress in percentage based on WBS codes and any issues. All risk factors within Mercury's sphere of influence, such as delayed deliveries, should also be highlighted.
  • Issue external weekly progress reports to the Project Manager, highlighting unavailable areas, delays, design gaps, third-party hold ups, and percentage complete.
  • Management and undertaking of technical submittals and approvals
  • Material deliveries must align with the project schedule. Shipment tracking. Management of material procurement using the Engineering Materials Report (EMR) by creating material lists that determine lead times and site requirements.
  • Keep a weekly project photo diary
  • Preparing sub-contract and supplier tender packages in conjunction with the Project QS.
  • Assessment of sub-contractor and supplier tender returns for technical compliance with design intent specifications.
  • Evaluate and promote the use of new engineering practices and processes to enhance project delivery time.
  • Manage BIM priorities, i.e., supporting the support team in the development of modular concepts, typical fabrication details, and the creation of isometrics, and releasing these for construction. Validation of materials/plant within the model must also be checked for construction. Change management is a crucial process that must be understood and controlled.
  • You are responsible for supporting and coaching all junior engineers assigned to the project team; their development is crucial to our company and our industry.
  • There may be a requirement to attend project meetings or "White Board Activity Planning" sessions. This depends on the needs of the project and your team manager.
  • All further tasks associated with the position.

Mechanical Engineer

Mercury is the European market leader in construction solutions.

We realize and manage complex engineering and construction projects for the world's leading companies. Our solutions help provide technologies and life-changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the opportunity to achieve the incredible. Our employees have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver results reliably, time and again.

We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and support our employees so they can realize their vision of themselves. We place them at the center of our actions and offer them challenging opportunities for further development in a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

About Mercury Engineering

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Engineering and Construction

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About the company & team

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

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Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.

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