Mechanical Project Supervisor

James Lewis Recruitment; Rainham; On-site; GBP 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Supervisor for night shift work on live school projects. This full-time, permanent role offers an uplifted salary of £82,500 per annum. Responsibilities include managing mechanical teams, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality standards in occupied environments. Candidates must have a strong mechanical background, relevant supervisory experience, and be able to complete an enhanced DBS check to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising mechanical packages in education, healthcare, or commercial projects.
• Familiarity with working in live, sensitive environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Subject to successful completion of an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure progress aligns with programme.
• Complete daily site reports and safety checks.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Monitor workmanship against specifications.
• Ensure installation meets client's expectations for quality and compliance.

Skills

Supervising mechanical packages

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to enforce safety standards

Education

Valid SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Mechanical Project Supervisor - Night Shift (Live School Projects)

South East | £82,500 per annum (uplifted for night shift) | Full‑time, Permanent | 8:00pm - 6:00am | 1 Hour Break

An opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Project Supervisor to join a growing building services contractor delivering mechanical works on a series of live school projects across the South East. This is a night shift position, working 7:00pm to 3:00am, and offers an uplifted salary of £82,500 to reflect the out‑of‑hours working pattern.

The role involves overseeing mechanical installation teams on site, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and maintaining a consistent link between site activity and project management. You will be working in occupied education environments, so candidates must be able to pass a full DBS check.

This is a hands‑on supervisory role requiring strong mechanical background, confident leadership, and the ability to maintain control of the site during out‑of‑hours works.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical operatives and subcontractors
• Ensuring progress is aligned to programme
• Completing daily site reports and safety checks
• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Monitoring workmanship against specification
• Ensuring that the installation meets the client’s expectations for both quality and compliance

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising mechanical packages on education, healthcare or commercial projects
• Familiarity with working in live, sensitive environments
• Strong communication skills, proactive mindset, and ability to enforce high safety standards
• Valid SMSTS (or SSSTS as minimum)
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Full UK driving licence
• Subject to successful completion of an enhanced DBS check

All offers will be subject to successful completion of an enhanced DBS check.

This is a permanent, full‑time night shift role with an uplifted salary of £82,500 per annum. Apply today to begin a confidential conversation.