Lead Mechanical Supervisor – Water Projects

Galliford Try; Hampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Be Well programme

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Mechanical Supervisor on a site-based role in Hampton, Middlesex. You will lead mechanical installation works, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safe, compliant delivery through all project stages from installation to takeover.

You will review RAMS, coordinate with MEICA/Commissioning teams, and drive snagging to completion while maintaining high safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the water industry.
• Proven experience supervising mechanical installation through to successful project takeover.
• Strong understanding of water‑industry mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience leading teams on site and working directly with clients.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Good knowledge of water‑industry processes.
• Competence in Microsoft Office for reporting tasks.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• CSCS or ECS card.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• SSSTS (minimum) or SMSTS (preferred).
• First Aid at Work.
• CompEx (FxF or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical installation works on assigned projects, ensuring safe systems of work.
• Ensure mechanical works meet programme requirements and support efficient commissioning.
• Supervise mechanical subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and compliance.
• Review and authorise RAMS; conduct regular mechanical site safety inspections.
• Ensure all mechanical testing, inspections and documentation follow the Inspection & Test Plan.
• Work closely with MEICA/Commissioning team throughout commissioning stages.
• Maintain snagging lists and drive completion of outstanding works.
• Support reliability testing and integration with existing operational assets.
• Assist with operational and maintenance activities before takeover.

Skills

Water industry experience

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Client relationship

Documentation & RAMS

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

CSCS or ECS card

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

SSSTS or SMSTS

First Aid at Work

CompEx (FxF or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Mechanical Supervisor on a site-based role in Hampton, Middlesex. You will lead mechanical installation works, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safe, compliant delivery through all project stages from installation to takeover.

You will review RAMS, coordinate with MEICA/Commissioning teams, and drive snagging to completion while maintaining high safety and quality standards on site.