Mechanical Site Manager

1st Step; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in M&E is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a new commercial project in SE London. The role involves overseeing plantroom packages, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Applicants must have experience with Tier 1 M&E contractors, hold relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services, and possess excellent people management skills. This is a 12-month contract starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Tier 1 M&E Contractors on commercial projects is essential.
• Background in Pipefitting with oversight of plantroom packages.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues and supervisors on timeframe and labour requirement.
• Oversee direct labour or mechanical subcontractors on site.
• Maintain effective health and safety systems, including risk assessments.

Skills

Proactive thinking

Excellent people management skills

Good literacy skills

Well organized

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.