Mechanical Site Manager

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

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd in Leeds is seeking an experienced Freelance Mechanical Site Manager to lead mechanical installations on a major commercial project. You will oversee operations from pre-construction through handover, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role runs 6-12 months with daily or hourly rate dependent on experience. Strong knowledge of HVAC, building regulations, and subcontractor management is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Site Manager within UK construction.
• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent mechanical qualification.
• SMSTS certification and First Aid certification required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, public health services and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day mechanical site activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and regulations.
• Maintain site safety via RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, and safety audits.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and monitor progress against the master programme.
• Conduct quality inspections and manage testing, commissioning and handover documentation.
• Liaise with Project Manager, client representatives and design teams to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Mechanical Site Manager experience

Leadership

Contract-management

HVAC knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 6

Job description

Job Advert: Freelance Mechanical Site Manager

Location: Leeds, 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