Mechanical Contracts Manager – Large Scale Commercial & Industrial Projects

Are you an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager looking to step into a senior role with real ownership of delivery on a major projects in Dublin?

Your new company is a well-established mechanical contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale projects across the commercial, industrial and mission-critical sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a seasoned Mechanical Contracts Manager to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a flagship project in South Dublin, working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders from pre-construction through to final handover.

This is a senior position offering genuine autonomy, influence over programme and commercial outcomes, and long-term progression within a growing organisation.

Mechanical Contracts Manager Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the mechanical contract from award through to completion
• Develop and control project budgets, cost plans and commercial forecasts
• Lead and coordinate multiple site and project teams to ensure programme and quality targets are achieved
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and on programme
• Work closely with design teams to identify and mitigate programme and technical risks early
• Support the commercial team with cost control, variations, forecasts and reporting
• Oversee procurement strategies and material delivery schedules to align with programme milestones
• Ensure full compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
• Provide clear and accurate progress, cost and risk reporting to senior management

Mechanical Contracts Manager Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• 10 years’ experience delivering mechanical projects within a contracting environment
• Proven track record managing multiple projects or large-scale single projects
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, variations and forecasts
• Excellent leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Highly organised with the ability to manage complex programmes and competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools

The Package:
Salary will be DOE but you can expect at least €90,000 plus package.

If this role sounds like it could be a fit, apply now or contact Stephen directly on stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or 00353 (0)1 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.

The Breagh Team:

Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with construction jobs across Ireland and the UK. Our approach is built on flexibility, straight talking and long-term relationships — with both clients and candidates.

Key roles we recruit for include Mechanical Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, M&E Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and Senior Leadership roles across the building services and construction sectors.

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