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.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the BU Management and Operations Director this person will be a self-starter working on their own initiative. They will be responsible for the management and co-ordination all aspects of the Project as they relate to the project scope of work.
Leading and managing the Project Team and interfacing with the Client Team this person will set clear direction and expectations for the Safe, on time, on budget delivery of the fully integrated build. The core project management team, of which you are a key part, will create the vision; provide leadership; set targets; create processes and procedures; manage the Quality and ensure adherence to all EHS requirements across all projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Weekly Meetings

• Schedule and chair meeting with your team, the Design team, and the Client.
• Follow up and ensure a timely close out of any outstanding items.
• Attend and actively contribute to EHS and QA meetings.
• Attend Morning White board/evening schedule meetings as necessary.

Weekly Audits

• Implement Mercury Project audit plan.
• Review weekly Project audits and address open items with your team.
• Discuss findings and trends with your Construction Manager, your team, and the BU Leads.
• Ensure Audit findings are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.
• Drive closure of all open Audit findings.
• Review quality of output and foster continuous improvement in audits.
• Ensure that all EHS alerts are communicated effectively.
• Engage in the campaigns being run to reflect the alerts – TBT, Stand-down, Demonstration

Other:

• Ensure all company SOP’s are being adhered to.
• Manage the overall operations for the project, and ensure that the Safety, Quality, and Environmental objectives are established.
• Ensure Workforce participation.
• Ensure Mercury Procedures are in place and being adhered to on your project.
• Ensure you and your team have fully reviewed and understand the Project specifications and documentation.
• Plan procurement and ensure engineering is developed to meet deadlines.
• Review actual progress against planned and ensure that clear and concise reporting to the project team and Mercury Engineering Senior Management.
• Ensure that expected margin is being maintained and regular commercial reviews are in place.
• Manage budgets and costs effectively.
• Periodic attendance at planned meetings, TBT, SLT, DABS.
• Attend client meetings
• Push strong QEHS approach with Client.
• Maintain and foster good relations with the client and the client’s representatives.
• Identify improvement opportunities.
• Make training available to your team and your Sub-contractors.
• Set standards for training requirements for Mercury and Sub-Contractor staff.
• Mentor the team and lead by example.
• Review weekly Progress update with the project planner and implement strategies to ensure project remains on track. Issue Project report.
• Weekly Planner.
• Use the project lookaheads to drive the project.
• Co-ordinate with the various Project teams to ensure your dates can be achieved.
• Ensure regular sub-contractor Meetings are established.
• Guide and assist your project team.
• Align your expectations with Project requirements.
• Ensure your expectations are clearly understood.
• Empower you Construction Manager to set up a functional site.
• Set clear expectations and track against the KPIs.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE:

• Engineering Degree or recognised trade qualification
• 10+ years’ experience of managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of Civil, Structural and Architectural packages
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage a team by setting expectations, delegation, and review.
• Strong communication & computer skills,
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Good team-working skills.
  Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.