M&E Site Manager

Coleman James; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleman James is working with an established Principal Contractor seeking an experienced Site Manager (Mechanical or Electrical) to oversee delivery on projects across the North East, including a prominent upcoming critical infrastructure project in Newcastle.

The role involves day-to-day on-site management of M&E works, coordination of subcontractors, enforcing health and safety, QA, and reporting to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are required.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and principal contractor requirements.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors on M&E and civil disciplines.
• Excellent communication, organisation and site-records reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for mechanical and electrical works.
• Manage subcontractors, site personnel, and project activities.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are met.
• Monitor progress, schedules and resource requirements.
• Liaise with clients, engineers and project management teams.
• Identify and resolve site issues to maintain delivery.

Skills

Site management

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

CDM Regulations

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Communication

Project reporting

Job description

We are working for an established Principal Contractor who are seeking an experienced Site Manager (Mechanical or Electrical) to join them on a permanent basis, to oversee the successful delivery of projects across the North East and be part of an upcoming critical infrastructure project in Newcastle.

The initial project involves a combination of electrical, mechanical and civil engineering works, including UPS and battery installations, LV switchgear, new chillers, cooling infrastructure, pipework and associated external works. This role will involve taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, working closely with our Project Management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day site operations across mechanical and electrical engineering projects.
• Manage subcontractors, site personnel, and project activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and project management teams.
• Identify and resolve site-related issues to maintain project delivery.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager on M&E or critical infrastructure project, ideally data centres or similar live environments.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• A good understanding of CDM regulations and Principal Contractor site requirements.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors across electrical, mechanical and civil engineering disciplines.
• Confidence managing site inductions, RAMS, permits to work and daily site safety.
• Experience coordinating deliveries, site logistics, access arrangements and work sequencing.
• Good communication and organisational skills, including maintaining site records, progress updates and reporting to the Project Manager

An excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation delivering projects within the UK, offering long-term career development and the chance to work on technically challenging projects.