M&E Site Manager

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company benefits package

Long-term stability

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced M&E Site Manager to join a Kent-based contractor. The role involves overseeing on-site M&E installations across commercial and industrial projects, coordinating multiple trades while ensuring safety, programme, and quality.

A permanent position with long-term stability is offered. The candidate will manage site operations, liaise with PMs, clients and subcontractors, and support testing, commissioning and handover activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an M&E Site Manager or Building Services Site Manager.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience delivering commercial or industrial M&E projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical and electrical installations on site, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Coordinate operatives, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Supervise building services systems (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical).
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specs and regs.
• Monitor progress and address delays with solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and health and safety assessments.

Skills

Site management

Mechanical & electrical

Project coordination

Health & safety

Reading drawings

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary teams

Problem solving

Job description

M&E Site Manager

Location: Kent
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum + Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Site Manager to join a well-established and growing Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contractor based in Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in mechanical and electrical building services to join a reputable contractor offering long-term stability, a supportive working environment and opportunities for career progression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of mechanical and electrical installations across a range of commercial and industrial projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to a high standard.

You will work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors and site teams, taking responsibility for coordinating M&E activities, managing site operations and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage mechanical and electrical installations on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

• Manage and coordinate mechanical and electrical operatives, subcontractors and specialist contractors.

• Supervise the installation of building services systems, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting and associated M&E services.

• Ensure all M&E works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and relevant industry regulations.

• Monitor project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions where necessary.

• Conduct regular site inspections, quality checks and health and safety assessments.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and site-specific requirements.

• Liaise with Project Managers, clients, consultants and other trades to ensure effective coordination of works.

• Manage site documentation, including RAMS, progress reports, permits and quality assurance records.

• Coordinate materials, plant and labour requirements to maintain project programmes.

• Oversee the coordination of mechanical and electrical services, identifying and resolving installation clashes.

• Support testing, commissioning, snagging and project handover activities.

• Attend site meetings and provide regular updates on progress, challenges and programme requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an M&E Site Manager, Building Services Site Manager or in a similar role within an M&E contractor.

• Strong mechanical and electrical building services knowledge, ideally with experience overseeing both disciplines.

• Proven experience delivering commercial or industrial M&E installation projects.

• Good understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical distribution and associated building services systems.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams, operatives and subcontractors.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures and site management practices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification preferred.

• Relevant mechanical, electrical or building services qualifications desirable.

• CSCS card preferred.

• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Additional company benefits package.

• Permanent position offering long-term stability.

• Opportunity to work on a variety of mechanical and electrical projects.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.

• Join an established contractor with a strong pipeline of upcoming projects.

About the Company

Our client is an established M&E contractor delivering mechanical and electrical installation services across a variety of sectors. With a strong focus on quality, safety and building long-term client relationships, the business continues to grow and is looking to strengthen its site management team.

The company prides itself on maintaining a supportive working environment where employees are valued and have the opportunity to develop their careers.