Business Unit Lead

at  Mercury Engineering

MERCURY IS THE EUROPEAN LEADER IN CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS.

Mercury is a European Contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. Our determination and focus enable us to deliver leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including Data Centres, Advanced Technology, Life Science, Fire Protection and Live Environment. We build and manage 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.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.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY CRITERIA:

• 3rd level qualification, Engineering Degree or recognised trade qualification
• 10+ years’ experience of managing large construction projects as a General Contractor Internationally.
• Proven track record running multiple projects across different regions
• German speaking would be an advantage.
• Ability to travel across multiple EU countries for this role.
• Contracts Management experience on large scale projects would be an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legislative guideline
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity.
• Negotiation skills in both internal and external settings.
• 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.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Close attention to detail
• Good team-working skills

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the BU Managing Director 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 of all aspects of the Business Unit delivering between €150M to €200m annually across all projects. Leading and managing the Business Unit Team and interfacing with the Client Team this person will set clear direction and expectations for the Safe, on time, on budget delivery of each fully integrated build. The core Business Unit 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. The ultimate target will be Operational Excellence achieved by delivering a consistent approach and implementing Mercury Process and procedure across all BU projects and activities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mercury Procedures
• Ensure all Mercury Procedures are implemented consistently and are being adhered to on each of your projects.
• Ensure your team have fully reviewed and understand the Project specifications and documentation on each project.
• Plan procurement and ensure engineering is developed to meet deadlines.
• Review quality of output and foster continuous improvement
• Periodic attendance at planned project meetings, TBT, SLT, DABS.
• Weekly Meetings
• Schedule and chair a weekly meeting with your team.
• Follow up and ensure a timely close out of any outstanding items.
• Attend and actively contribute to EHS and QA meetings
• Weekly Audits
• Review project audit plan
• Review weekly Project audits and address open items with your team
• Discuss findings and trends with your Operations Manager, Project managers and your team.
• Ensure closure of all open Audit findings
• EHS Alerts
• Ensure that all EHS alerts are communicated effectively.
• Support the campaigns being run to reflect the alerts – TBT, Stand-down, Demonstration
• Ensure Workforce participation.
• Client Meetings
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Push strong QEHS approach with Client.
• Identify improvement opportunities.
• Share Mercury reports highlighting positives and negatives.
• Identify and communicate where Client approach needs change.
• Training
• Make training available to your team and your Sub-contractors.
• Set standards for training requirements for Mercury and Sub-Contractor staff.
• Project Weekly Report
• Review weekly Progress update with BU Planning Manager and implement strategies to ensure project remains on track.
• Weekly Planner
• Ensure the project lookaheads are being used to drive the project and build float.
• Review with the various Project teams to ensure your dates can be achieved.
• Ensure Sub-contractor Meetings are held and are being recorded.
• Safety walks
• Client Interface
• Team Management
• Guide and assist your team.
• Align your expectations with those of the Business Unit.
• Ensure your expectations are clearly understood upwards and downwards.
• Empower you Management team to set up projects correctly.
• Set clear expectations and track against the KPIs.