The Role
Manage mechanical offsite manufacturing projects from design and planning through procurement, fabrication, construction, and handover. Own project scope, schedules, budgets, technical reviews, vendor and subcontractor coordination, quality, safety, risk, and commercial performance. Collaborate with clients, engineers, procurement, production, EHS, quality, and site teams to deliver compliant mechanical systems on time and within budget.
Summary Generated by Built In
Team Overview:
The Operations department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on-site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem-solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
The Operations department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on-site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem-solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to take ownership of mechanical projects from initial design and engineering development through project planning, procurement, manufacturing coordination and offsite construction within our Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) facilities. The role is predominantly mechanically biased with the requirement to mange small elements of electrical/fabrication and construction elements of each build.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete OSM project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working closely with clients, consultants, design engineers, procurement teams, production managers, supervisors and subcontractors, the Project Manager will ensure that all project activities are effectively coordinated and that engineering designs are translated into practical, buildable and commercially viable offsite solutions
What You'll be Doing
Project Planning & Execution.
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets for the offsite build of all mechanical system installations in preparation for despatch to site.
- Ensure all project activities align with plant operational goals and business strategies.
Technical & Engineering Oversight.
- Provide engineering expertise during equipment selection, system design, and layout development.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, vendor specifications, and technical documents.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Working in conjunction with the Procurement and Supply Chain teams for mechanical equipment, components, and services.
- Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, and bid packages; evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate contracts.
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to track expenditures and manage supplier performance.
Sub-Contractor & Third-Party Management
- Identify third party sub-contractors and suppliers and ensure their timely integration into the project.
- Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and third-party engineering firms.
- Oversee contractor performance in safety, quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate activities and resolve interface issues between internal departments and external parties.
- Conduct regular progress meetings, inspections, and performance reviews.
Cost, Quality & Risk Control
- Monitor project costs, forecasts, and progress against budget and schedule.
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively through contingency planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain high standards of quality and ensure all deliverables meet corporate and industry standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, production, EHS, and quality teams to ensure seamless project integration.
What You Need to Have
- Strong technical background in mechanical systems, MEP equipment and plant utilities.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
- Effective leadership and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Proficiency in CAD and project management tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Project, ASTA).
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years in mechanical project management within Data Centers
- Proven track record of managing multiple onsite supervisors and installation teams.
- In depth organization skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
About
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Skills Required
- Strong technical background in mechanical systems, MEP equipment, and plant utilities
- Proven experience in contract negotiation and vendor management
- Effective leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Project, and ASTA
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum five years of mechanical project management experience within data centers
- Experience managing multiple onsite supervisors and installation teams
- Strong organizational skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
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The Company
What We Do
Alternative Heat designs, manufactures and delivers turnkey offsite-prefabricated mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) solutions for commercial and infrastructure projects. Its offering includes packaged plantrooms, plant skid modules, and MEP lateral and riser modules, supported by in-house design, fabrication, installation, commissioning and operation. The company also provides prefabricated renewable-energy solutions, including biomass and heat-pump systems, serving data centres, district heating, residential and healthcare projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
