Mechanical Site Manager

Pure Staff Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor in the United Kingdom is looking for a seasoned Mechanical Site Manager to oversee the delivery of mechanical works on a single project. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in mechanical services, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of UK health and safety legislation. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, along with a car, bonus, and benefits package. Join a supportive team with long-term project stability.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Full management of mechanical works on a project site.
• Acting as the lead for health & safety compliance.
• Managing QA inspections and ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical services installations

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Site Manager – Salary: £50-60k pa + Car + Bonus + Benefits Package

Location: Mostly West Midlands and surrounding counties – Single Allocated Site

Type: Permanent

An established UK mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical works on a single live project. This is a senior on-site role, acting as the principal mechanical lead and day-to-day decision-maker, bridging the gap between Site Supervision and Project Management. You will be accountable for safe delivery, programme control, quality, coordination and on-site client interface.

The Role

• Site Management & Programme: Full day-to-day management of mechanical works on a single project site; Planning and coordinating activities in line with the agreed programme; Producing short-term lookaheads and managing daily/weekly site coordination; Monitoring progress, identifying risks and escalating constraints where required; Coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials and plant.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Acting as the on-site lead for health & safety; Ensuring compliance with CDM, statutory requirements and site procedures; Managing RAMS, COSHH, permits, inductions and toolbox talks; Carrying out inspections, audits and closing out actions; Investigating and reporting incidents and near misses.
• Quality & Technical Delivery: Ensuring installations meet drawings, specifications and approved submissions; Managing QA inspections, benchmarks and testing; Supporting technical problem-solving and interface coordination; Managing snagging, defects and final quality close-out; Ensuring red-line drawings, QA records and certification are completed.
• Commercial Awareness: Monitoring labour, plant and material usage against allowances; Maintaining productivity and cost awareness on site; Identifying and reporting variations or scope changes; Supporting valuations through accurate progress reporting; Avoiding unplanned procurement outside agreed scope.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Leading site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors; Acting as the main on-site point of contact for client and consultants; Maintaining high standards of professionalism and site presentation; Promoting a positive safety, quality and delivery-focused culture.
• Logistics & Reporting: Managing site logistics, deliveries and material control; Escalating long-lead or procurement risks; Maintaining site diaries, progress reports and records; Supporting handover documentation and O&M manuals.

Experience & Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager, Senior Supervisor or similar
• Strong background in mechanical services installations
• Good working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• SMSTS

Desirable

• CSCS (Management level)
• First Aid at Work
• Experience on commercial and/or industrial projects

What’s on Offer

• Long-term project stability on a single site
• Clear authority and ownership of site delivery
• Supportive project and contracts management structure
• Competitive salary/package (dependent on experience)