Mechanical Lead

Sisk Group; Tytherington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

John Sisk & Son is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive the delivery of all mechanical systems, including HVAC, utilities and piping, on a major UK project.

You will provide technical and managerial leadership, review design and submittals, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance through planning, commissioning and handover.

This role requires strong leadership, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and a proven track record delivering large construction projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience leading mechanical delivery on Tier 1 or equivalent projects.
• Valid Safe Pass and relevant health and safety training (e.g. CSCS or equivalent).
• Chartered status or working towards membership is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in project/construction management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical function and oversee delivery of HVAC, utilities, process piping and specialist systems.
• Review and approve design documents, submittals and material selections to meet specifications and standards.
• Oversee FATs, MEP construction, SATs, commissioning and system turnover for mechanical scope.
• Coordinate with electrical, process, civil and architectural teams for project integration.
• Drive health, safety and environmental policies and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Leadership

HVAC

Project delivery

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Tools

BMS

BIM

Job description

Overview Reporting to the MEP Lead and working closely with the Project Director and Engineering Management Team.the Mechanical Lead is responsible for the overall delivery of mechanical systems. This role provides technical and managerial leadership, ensuring mechanical works are designed, installed, tested and commissioned in line with project specifications, programme, budget and regulatory requirements. The Mechanical Lead plays a key role in driving quality, safety and efficiency while ensuring alignment between engineering, construction,commissioningand client expectation John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. Responsibilities Leadership and Delivery Lead the mechanical function and oversee delivery of all systems including HVAC, utilities, process piping and specialist systems Ensure delivery aligns with programme, cost, safety and
quality requirements Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, supervisors and subcontractors Develop and implement strategies for execution planning, resource allocation and performance management Technical and Compliance Oversight Review and approve design documents, technical submittals and material selections Ensure compliance with client specifications, design standards and applicable regulations (GMP, ISO, ASHRAE, CIBSE) Oversee FATs, MEP Construction, SATs, commissioning and system turnover for mechanical scope Support validation and handover activities with accurate documentation and traceability Quality, Safety and Risk Management Drive adherence to health, safety and environmental policies across all mechanical activities Implement and monitor quality assurance and quality control processes Identify and manage technical and delivery risks, implementing mitigation measures where necessary Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and safety
leadership Stakeholder and Team Coordination Act as the primary point of contact for mechanical delivery with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities Coordinate closely with electrical, process, civil and architectural teams to ensure project integration Lead mechanical coordination meetings and report progress, challenges and opportunities to project leadership Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve aligned project outcomes Experience Essential Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems including HVAC, utilities and process installations Proven leadership experience delivering mechanical works on large, complex construction or engineering projects Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities Effective communication and team leadership skills with the ability to engage across disciplines Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards in construction and engineering Familiarity with commissioning
validation and system turnover in regulated sectors Desirable Data Centre Experience BMS Experience Knowledge of BIM and digital project delivery tools Commercial awareness including contract administration and cost management Qualifications Essential Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent technical qualification Demonstrated experience leading mechanical delivery on Tier 1 or equivalent projects Valid Safe Pass and relevant health and safety training (e.g. CSCS or equivalent) Desirable Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional membership (e.g. Engineers Ireland, CIBSE, ASHRAE) Postgraduate qualification in project management or construction management Specialist training in GMP, cleanroom or regulatory compliance relevant to life sciences and technology sectors Additional Information Competitive salary 26 days annual leave plus additional company days Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our