Mechanical Site Manager

1st Step Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E Contractor seeks an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a new commercial project in SE London. The ideal candidate must have a background in Pipefitting and experience overseeing large Shell & Core CAT A projects. Responsibilities include managing mechanical issues on site, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Qualifications include City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services, CSCS, and SSSTS/SMSTS certifications. Strong planning and people management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor on large Shell & Core CAT A commercial projects.
• Come from a Pipefitting background with experience overseeing plantroom packages.
• Good literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues and supervisors regarding timeframe and labour requirements.
• Respond to mechanical issues as they occur.
• Oversee direct labour or mechanical subcontractors.
• Complete mechanical site safety audits and paperwork.

Skills

People management

Proactive thinking

Organizational skills

Literacy skills

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager

January 2026 – 12 Month Contract

1st Step Solutions are working on behalf a Tier 1 M&E Contractor that have a requirement for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join them on a new commercial project in SE London.

You must have previous experience working with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor on large Shell & Core CAT A commercial projects and come from a Pipefitting background, with experience overseeing plantroom packages.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues and supervisors on timeframe and labour requirement.
• You will be required to respond to mechanical issues as they occur.
• Gather information about the mechanical installation and all potential surprises.
• Oversee direct labour or mechanical subcontractors.
• Complete mechanical site safety audits and mechanical completion paperwork.
• Ensure safe working practices and mechanical safety rules are followed by plumbers on site.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed as required.
• Reporting on a daily basis with site issues or progression.
• Assist teams with resolving matters arising.
• Identify corrective actions and implementation of countermeasures to maximise productivity.
• Ensure relevant materials and consumables are identified, sourced and delivered in a timely manner to minimise project disruptions maintaining records and controlling stock.
• Maintain effective health and safety systems, including completion of risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, etc.

Requirements

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent
• CSCS.
• SSSTS/SMSTS.
• Good literacy skills.
• Proactive thinking with an enthusiastic character.
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent people management skills.