Mechanical Supervisor
Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor
Salary negotiable
Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor role in Waterford, Ireland. Join a leading contractor on a major engineering and construction project.
Key Highlights
- Oversee fire protection system installation on a large-scale project
- Manage sub-contractors and direct labor effectively
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Contribute to project success through proactive problem-solving
Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor — Role Overview
This role is crucial for managing the mechanical aspects of fire protection systems on site. The successful candidate will ensure smooth operations, quality assurance, and safety compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor — Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Managing the mechanical team, sub-contractors, material deliveries, plant and equipment.
- Managing site safety in conjunction with the Safety Advisor, including safety file setup and closeout.
- Managing site QA in conjunction with the Mechanical Package Manager, including file setup and closeout.
- Managing the project schedule in conjunction with other trades, package leads, consulting engineer, and client requirements.
- Assisting with the management of all costs associated with the package.
- Managing all day-to-day on-site operations.
- Managing sub-contractor activities, tracking progress and manpower levels.
- Managing the snagging system and issuing weekly punch lists.
- Issuing direct labor and sub-contractor hours to the time administrator.
- Attending site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering reviews, planning and co-ordination meetings, and handover meetings.
- Closing out all project items including O & M Manuals, Punch List, Safety File, QA File, with support from the Mechanical package manager.
- Implementing a weekly look ahead, ensuring co-ordination with other trades.
- Issuing internal weekly progress reports, highlighting progress and any concerns.
- Scheduling and tracking material deliveries to correspond with the project schedule.
Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Good computer skills in Word, Excel, etc.
- A proven record of co-ordinating and managing large projects.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervision role.
- Willingness to travel for the position.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor Role
What does a Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor do in data centre construction?
A Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
How do I apply for this Fire Protection Mechanical Supervisor position?
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