Mechanical Construction Manager

At Dornan we are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Construction Manager to join a major Healthcare Project. This is an opportunity to play a key role on a high‑profile site, leading Mechanical delivery and helping drive project excellence from start to completion. You'll join a hardworking, ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is genuinely prioritised. At Dornan, we invest in long‑term career growth through structured progression pathways and continuous training support. Your day will include: Work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate and deliver mechanical works to the highest standards. You'll help plan and sequence activities, support supervision of site teams, and ensure all works meet programme requirements, technical specifications, and Dornan's safety standards. Your work will span planning, overseeing labour and materials, monitoring progress, maintaining quality and compliance, and ensuring safe, efficient site operations. You'll be involved in everything from short‑term lookaheads and cost awareness to supporting commissioning, handover, and collaboration with subcontractors, suppliers, and client teams. You will also play a key part in maintaining site discipline, supporting apprentices, ensuring equipment and materials are effectively managed, and escalating any issues that impact productivity or scope. About You Your Experience You bring proven experience as an Mechanical Construction Manager on Healthcare projects. You have strong technical knowledge of mechanical and public health building services systems – including HVAC, chilled water, heating, ventilation, domestic water, drainage, and life safety systems – and the capability to manage subcontractors, workforce planning, and programme delivery in a fast-moving environment. You take ownership, communicate clearly, lead effectively, and are committed to continuous professional development. Your Qualifications A relevant Mechanical trade background or a third‑level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field SMSTS or equivalent safety‑management certification Appropriate and current health and safety training (e.g. Safe Pass / CSCS / equivalent) To find out more information please contact Sean Hitchman on 07553 002453 / [email protected] Women @ Dornan: Our W@D Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry. Dornan Strava Club: employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives. Be Yourself: We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.

Coordinate and deliver mechanical works for a major healthcare project, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and safety standards. Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising site teams, and managing subcontractors from start to completion.

Requires proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager on healthcare projects with strong technical knowledge of HVAC and public health systems. Candidates must have a mechanical trade background or engineering degree and hold SMSTS and current health and safety certifications.

• Structured Progression Pathways • Continuous Training Support • Mentorship • Development Programs • Fitness Challenges • Charitable Giving Initiatives

• Site SupervisionPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical Construction Management
• HVAC
• Public Health Building Services
• Workforce Planning
• Programme Delivery
• Subcontractor Management
• Commissioning
• Handover
• Site Supervision
• Safety Management
• Cost Awareness
• Technical Specification Compliance

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Oct 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level