Mechanical Site Manager

1st Step; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a 12-month contract in Newmarket. The successful candidate will have experience with Tier 1 M&E Contractors, especially on large Shell & Core commercial projects, and a strong Pipefitting background. Responsibilities include liaising with teams, resolving mechanical issues, overseeing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Excellent communication and people management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 M&E Contractors on large commercial projects.
• Background in Pipefitting with relevant site experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues on timeframe and labour requirements.
• Respond to mechanical issues as they occur.
• Oversee direct labour or mechanical subcontractors.
• Complete mechanical site safety audits.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed.

Skills

Good literacy skills

Proactive thinking

Excellent people management skills

Well organised

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager

Newmarket

12 Months Contract

1st Step Solutions are working on behalf a Tier 1 M&E Contractor that has a requirement for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join them on a new commercial project in Newmarket.

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.