Lead Mechanical Works Supervisor for CCS Project

Airswift; Holywell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Mechanical Works Supervisor for a major Carbon Capture & Storage project in Talacre, North Wales. You will supervise mechanical construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across engineering and contractor teams.

Required are a technical mechanical engineering diploma, 6+ years in relevant sectors, and 4+ years in supervision. Strong communication and leadership are essential for successful project delivery and handover.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6 years' experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, or Industrial sectors.
• 4 years' experience in Mechanical Works Supervisor or Construction Supervision.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, piping systems, static equipment, vessels, and rotating equipment.
• Experience supervising construction activities on major industrial or energy projects.
• Understanding of mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures, inspection requirements, and construction quality standards.
• Knowledge of construction planning, progress measurement, and reporting processes.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements within large construction projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with completion management systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical construction activities, including structural erection, equipment installation, piping fabrication, installation, and testing.
• Verify all mechanical works are executed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and applicable international standards.
• Ensure materials used on site comply with project requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor construction progress against project schedules and identify potential delays and recovery actions.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and practical solutions to site issues.
• Validate completed work quantities and construction progress.
• Ensure punch list items are identified, tracked, and closed out appropriately.
• Witness construction and pre-commissioning tests and endorse quality documentation where required.
• Maintain accurate records of manpower, site activities, and construction progress.
• Coordinate with commissioning, engineering, quality, and HSE teams to support project delivery.
• Ensure contractors maintain a safe working environment and comply with all project HSE requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Completion management systems

Education

Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airswift seeks a Mechanical Works Supervisor for a major Carbon Capture & Storage project in Talacre, North Wales. You will supervise mechanical construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across engineering and contractor teams.

Required are a technical mechanical engineering diploma, 6+ years in relevant sectors, and 4+ years in supervision. Strong communication and leadership are essential for successful project delivery and handover.