Mechanical Site Manager

Search Consultancy Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd. is seeking an experienced Freelance Mechanical Site Manager for a major commercial project in Leeds, with a 6-12 month term. You will own mechanical installations, ensuring safety, schedule, and high technical standards from pre-construction to handover.

Applicants should have UK-site leadership experience, SMSTS and First Aid, solid HVAC knowledge, and a strong track record in coordinating mechanical sub-contractors and maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Site Manager experience in UK construction.
• Qualifications: HNC/HND or NVQ Level 6 or strong mechanical trade background.
• Valid SMSTS certificate and First Aid.
• Knowledge of HVAC and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day mechanical site activities in line with drawings, specs and regs.
• Maintain site safety compliance; review RAMS and lead toolbox talks.
• Supervise sub-contractors; monitor productivity against master program.
• Conduct quality inspections and manage commissioning and handover docs.
• Liaise with Project Manager, client reps and design teams to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Contract management

Site management

HVAC knowledge

Project coordination

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 6

Mechanical trade background

Job description

Job Advert: Freelance Mechanical Site Manager
Location: Derby, UK
Contract Length: 6-12 Months
Start Date: Imminent
Rate: Competitive (Daily / Hourly Rate dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Freelance Mechanical Site Manager to join our team on a major commercial construction project in Leeds. Spanning a 6 to 12-month term, this contract will see you take full ownership of mechanical installations, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest technical standards from pre-construction through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Operations: Oversee day-to-day mechanical site activities, ensuring adherence to design drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Health & Safety: Maintain strict site safety compliance, review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Schemes), and lead regular toolbox talks and safety audits.
• Contractor Management: Supervise and coordinate mechanical sub-contractors, monitoring their site productivity and progress against the master program.
• Quality & Commissioning: Conduct rigorous quality inspections and oversee the testing, commissioning, and handover documentation processes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise effectively with the Project Manager, client representatives, and design teams to resolve technical site queries quickly.

Requirements

• Extensive experience operating as a Mechanical Site Manager within the UK construction industry.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ Level 6, or strong mechanical trade background).
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Valid First Aid certification.
• Comprehensive understanding of HVAC, public health services, and building regulations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and contract-management abilities.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age