Mechanical Site Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd; Ramsey; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Site Manager to lead mechanical building services on site, coordinating subcontractors and labour, liaising with clients, and driving progress and safety on projects valued up to £4 million. The role requires a background in building services with strong organisational skills and a proactive, learn‑and‑grow mindset.

Responsibilities include RAMS, toolbox talks, weekly H&S returns, and overseeing design interpretation, snagging, and

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services (5 years or less).
• A degree or college course focused on Building Services or experience working on the tools.
• Well presented with good organisational and communication skills.
• Ambitious with a can do approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and further their experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Management of sub-contractors and labour
• Client liaison and attend site meetings
• Progress Reporting
• Health & safety at site level including RAMS & toolbox talks
• Weekly H&S Returns
• Project & programme implementation
• Understanding of design & drawings
• Continuous snagging to minimise defects & errors
• Work with the Project Manager to manage the commissioning process and handover of the project

Skills

Mechanical Building Services

Education

Building Services degree

Job description

Client: Our client is a privately owned Mechanical building services contractor with an annual turnover in excess of £20 million. They are a specialist within the commercial, healthcare, education and high-end residential sectors, delivering the design and installation of mechanical services. They undertake both new build and fit out projects ranging from £100k to £4million in value. Spearheaded by a dynamic and entrepreneurial owner they have grown year on year since their inception 9 years ago. With a healthy pipeline of work for 2026 the business is looking to expand their team.

Role: Mechanical Site Manager £2800 - £320 per day

Role/Responsibilities:

• Management of sub-contractors and labour
• Client liaison and attend site meetings
• Progress Reporting
• Responsible for all health & safety at site level including the preparation and issuing of RAMS & and tool box talks where appropriate
• Weekly H&S Returns
• Project & programme implementation
• Understanding of design & drawings
• Continuous snagging to minimise defects & errors
• Work with the Project Manager to manage the commissioning process and handover of the project

The ideal candidate:

• Experience working within the Mechanical Building Services sector (5 years or less)
• A degree or collage course focused on Building Services or experience working on the tools
• Well presented with good organisational and communication skills
• Ambitious with a can do approach to work
• A willingness to learn and further their experience and education

In return they offer:

• A healthy pipeline of work our client has secured the majority of their turnover for next year.
• Join a stable business who have an excellent staff attrition rate.
• A real opportunity for progression up through the ranks.