M&E Site Manager - Temp to Perm

Fawkes & Reece; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction recruitment agency is looking for an M&E Site Manager to oversee HVAC upgrade and installation projects across the UK, notably in supermarkets. With a focus on coordinating subcontractors and ensuring compliance with specifications, the role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in site management. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive day rate, with a permanent contract offered following the probationary period. Travel and accommodation will be arranged by the client.

Benefits

Day rate of choice

Weekly pay on Fridays

Permanent contract after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Site Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee M&E HVAC upgrade/installation projects on leading UK supermarkets.
• Report directly to the Project Manager and head office.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and specialist subcontractors on-site.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, drawings, and specifications.
• Liaise with design teams, consultants, and client representatives.
• Chair and attend site meetings and provide progress updates.
• Ensure H&S is adhered to.

Skills

Experience working on M&E/HVAC projects

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel/work away

Education

Relevant mechanical and electrical qualifications

Job description

We're Hiring

M&E Site Manager

Location

Nationwide – HO Castleford – accommodation PAID.

Sectors

Commercial

Project Types

Supermarkets

Dayrate

£280 – £330 a day – permanent salary TBD

Duration

Temp‑to‑perm, perm, long term freelance

We are hiring for a temp‑to‑perm M&E Site Manager based from our client's head office in Castleford starting in the new year. The manager will be working across the UK on leading supermarkets completing M&E, HVAC upgrades and installations, working directly alongside the Project Manager. Accommodation is sorted by client.

What you'll do as a M&E Site Manager

• Oversee M&E HVAC upgrade/installation projects on leading UK supermarkets UK wide
• Report directly to the Project Manager and head office
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and specialist subcontractors on-site
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, drawings, and specifications
• Liaise with design teams, consultants, and client representatives
• Chair and attend site meetings and provide progress updates
• Ensure H&S is adhered to

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Experience working on M&E/HVAC projects
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid + relevant mechanical and electrical qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Site Managers position
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• MUST be willing to travel/ work away

What's on offer

• Day rate - whatever your preference
• Weekly pay on a Friday
• Permanent contract following probationary period
• Permanent conract salary TBD

How to apply

Please apply directly to this job ad or for more information please call Sam at Fawkes & Reece on 01204 554 884.