Mechanical Site Manager

1st Step; Hundon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Step Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a 6-month contract in Newmarket on behalf of a Tier 1 M&E contractor. The role focuses on coordinating labour, responding to mechanical issues, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will oversee direct labour and subcontractors, manage paperwork, risk assessments, and toolbox talks while maintaining adherence to project timelines and site safety requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent.
• CSCS qualification required.
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications desired.
• Good literacy skills and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisors on timeframes and labour requirements.
• Respond to mechanical issues as they occur on site.
• Gather information on mechanical installation and anticipate potential problems.
• Oversee direct labour or mechanical subcontractors.
• Complete mechanical site safety audits and completion paperwork.
• Ensure plumbers follow safety rules and procedures on site.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Provide daily progress reports and flag site issues.

Skills

People management

Well organised

Meet deadlines

Proactive thinking

Good literacy

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent

Tools

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager

6 Month Contract

Newmarket

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 commercial project in Newmarket.

You must have previous Prison experience and able to pass vetting processes. Clearance required can take up to 12 weeks.

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