Mechanical Site Manager

Clements Young; Shipton-on-Cherwell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clements Young is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to lead the installation of mechanical services on projects in Oxfordshire. You will work closely with Contracts or Project Managers, coordinating supervisors, operatives and subcontractors from mobilisation through testing and handover.

You will oversee programme planning, site safety, QA, and liaison with clients and other trades to ensure timely completion and high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager delivering building services installations.
• Strong technical knowledge of heating, plumbing, HVAC, HV pipework and public health systems.
• Experience managing supervisors, direct labour and specialist subcontractors.
• Ability to read technical drawings, assess progress and manage installation sequencing.
• Strong communication skills and confidence representing the mechanical contractor at site meetings.
• Organised approach to programme, quality and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site delivery of mechanical building services installations.
• Develop and maintain short-term programmes aligned with the overall construction programme.
• Plan labour, materials, plant and subcontractor requirements.
• Lead mechanical supervisors and installation teams, setting clear priorities and monitoring performance.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical installations, builders' work and other construction activities.
• Attend site meetings and provide clear progress updates to the project team.
• Manage site health and safety arrangements, including RAMS, inductions, briefings and relevant permits.
• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify technical issues, raise RFIs and coordinate responses with the design and contracts teams.
• Record changes, delays and additional works promptly, supporting the commercial team with accurate site information.
• Plan and coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning and snagging.
• Oversee completion records and contribute to a structured handover.

Job description

Clements Young is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Site Manager on behalf of an established Oxfordshire building services contractor.

The role

Working closely with the Contracts or Project Manager, you will manage the mechanical installation from site mobilisation through to testing, commissioning and handover.

You will be the principal site contact for the mechanical package, coordinating supervisors, operatives and subcontractors while maintaining effective relationships with the client, main contractor and other trades.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the site delivery of mechanical building services installations.
• Develop and maintain short-term programmes aligned with the overall construction programme.
• Plan labour, materials, plant and subcontractor requirements.
• Lead mechanical supervisors and installation teams, setting clear priorities and monitoring performance.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical installations, builders' work and other construction activities.
• Attend site meetings and provide clear progress updates to the project team.
• Manage site health and safety arrangements, including RAMS, inductions, briefings and relevant permits.
• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify technical issues, raise RFIs and coordinate responses with the design and contracts teams.
• Record changes, delays and additional works promptly, supporting the commercial team with accurate site information.
• Plan and coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning and snagging.
• Oversee completion records and contribute to a structured handover.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager delivering building services installation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of heating, plumbing, HVAC, HV pipework and public health systems.
• A recognised mechanical qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience managing supervisors, direct labour and specialist subcontractors.
• Ability to read technical drawings, assess progress and manage installation sequencing.
• Strong communication skills and confidence representing the mechanical contractor at site meetings.
• An organised approach to programme, quality and site documentation.
• SMSTS and a relevant CSCS card preferred.
• First Aid at Work qualification desirable.
• Ability to travel to projects across Oxford and surrounding areas