Mechanical Installation Manager

MDE Consultants Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Installation Manager to oversee mechanical installation engineers on commercial solar projects.

This field-based role covers sites across England, ensuring delivery meets quality, safety, and programme targets. You will lead installation teams, perform inspections, mentor engineers, and coordinate with project design, planning and PM teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering commercial or industrial mechanical installations.
• Experience leading or supervising installation teams.
• Commercial Solar PV experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of QA, installation standards and CDM.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engineers simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mechanical Installation Engineers across multiple projects.
• Carry out technical inspections and QA checks.
• Identify and report non-conformances.
• Mentor Lead Engineers and support team development.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, health and safety and quality standards.
• Work with Project Managers, Site Managers, Design Engineers and Planning teams.
• Review installation designs before works commence.
• Resolve technical and installation issues on site.
• Produce reports and communicate project progress to senior management.
• Promote a positive safety culture across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

QA understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Mechanical Installation Manager

£50,000 to £60,000 + Company Van + Benefits

MDE are partnered with a leading UK renewable energy contractor who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Installation Managers to support the continued growth of their commercial solar division.

This is a field based management role covering projects across the England. You will be responsible for leading Mechanical Installation Engineers, maintaining installation quality, driving health and safety standards and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently.

The Role

• Managing Mechanical Installation Engineers across multiple projects.
• Carrying out technical inspections and QA checks.
• Identifying and reporting non conformances.
• Mentoring Lead Engineers and supporting team development.
• Ensuring compliance with company processes, health and safety and quality standards.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Design Engineers and Planning teams.
• Reviewing installation designs before works commence.
• Resolving technical and installation issues on site.
• Producing reports and communicating project progress to senior management.
• Promoting a positive safety culture across all projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering commercial or industrial mechanical installations.
• Previous experience leading or supervising installation teams.
• Commercial Solar PV experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of QA, installation standards and CDM.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engineers simultaneously.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
• SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH or similar health and safety qualification.
• Renewable energy or Solar PV experience.

Package

• £50,000 to £60,000 DOE.
• Car / Van Allowance
• Fuel card.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and career progression.
• Long term opportunity with a growing renewable energy contractor.