Mechanical Installation Manager

Adapt Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company laptop and mobile

Pension

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Adapt Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Installation Manager to oversee pipework, access steelwork and mechanical plant installations across multiple sites in the UK. Based in South Yorkshire, the role leads project teams, ensuring on-time, safe delivery while supporting hands-on work when required.

The successful candidate will manage RAMS, site audits, procurement and logistics, travel nationwide and liaise with clients.

Qualifications

• Leadership and strong communication to manage on-site teams.
• Experience in mechanical installations and piping systems.
• Ability to plan, schedule and deliver installations to deadlines.
• Experience producing and reviewing RAMS and ensuring compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites across the UK to oversee installation activities and act as main site contact.
• Lead installation teams and build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and issue RAMS for works on site.
• Ensure works follow procedures, standards and client requirements; conduct audits.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental and quality compliance on all sites.
• Plan and schedule installation activities across multiple sites; address delays early.
• Organise labour, plant, equipment and materials to keep sites productive.
• Manage procurement and site deliveries; monitor stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams for resources.
• Support project teams with programme management and resource planning.
• Provide regular updates to Project Managers on progress, risks and opportunities.
• Complete site reports, documentation and records on time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Willingness to travel

Education

SSSTS certificate

SMSTS certificate (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Working on behalf of our client, we are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Installation Manager to join a specialist fabrication and mechanical installation contractor that works mainly in the clean and wastewater utilities sector. Based out of the South Yorkshire office and working on client sites nationwide, the successful candidate will support the Project Managers and Project Engineers and oversee the safe, on-time delivery of pipework, access steelwork and mechanical equipment installations across multiple sites. This is mainly an off-the-tools leadership role, but you will need to be willing to support site teams hands-on when required.

Key Duties

• Attend client sites across the UK to oversee installation activities, acting as the main site contact between project teams, site personnel and client representatives.
• Lead and guide installation teams, and build positive working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and issue Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Make sure all works follow company procedures, industry standards and client requirements, and carry out regular site audits and compliance inspections.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance on all sites.
• Plan and schedule installation activities across multiple sites, and deal with potential delays or issues early.
• Organise labour, plant, equipment and materials to keep sites productive.
• Manage material procurement and site deliveries, and monitor stock levels to minimise downtime.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams so that resources are available when needed.
• Support project teams with programme management and resource planning.
• Give regular updates to Project Managers on site progress, risks and opportunities, and help resolve technical and operational problems.
• Complete site reports, documentation and records accurately and on time.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, Installation Manager or similar role in the clean or wastewater sector.
• A strong background in mechanical installations, including pipework systems, access steelwork and mechanical plant.
• Experience managing multiple site operations at the same time.
• Experience producing and reviewing RAMS.
• A valid SSSTS certificate.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work away from home when required.
• Good communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• An SMSTS certificate would be advantageous.
• Experience working within UK water utility frameworks would be advantageous.
• Additional qualifications such as Appointed Person, Confined Space or First Aid would be beneficial.

What our client can offer in return

• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company laptop and mobile communication tools.
• Pension and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• A growing engineering business with a strong pipeline of work across the UK.