Mechanical Site Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Travel expenses covered

Accommodation provided when working.aw

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie seeks an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to oversee boiler and mechanical projects across UK sites. You will lead engineering teams, coordinate RAMS and permits, supervise welders and subcontractors, and ensure safe, timely delivery of complex mechanical tasks.

The role requires strong leadership, site management experience and a solid knowledge of steam boiler systems, with travel across the UK. A driving licence and willingness to stay away as needed are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Site Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of industrial steam boilers and pressure equipment.
• Experience leading engineering teams on live industrial sites.
• RAMS and permit-to-work experience.
• Excellent organisation, leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage boiler and mechanical projects from start to finish.
• Supervise fitters, pipefitters, coded welders and subcontractors.
• Prepare RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, NDT, pressure testing and QA.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors and stakeholders.
• Monitor labour, materials, progress and costs.
• Ensure safety and high quality, on time delivery.
• Support handovers and completion docs.

Skills

Industrial steam boilers

Steam systems

Team leadership

RAMS preparation

Permit-to-work

Welding & pipework

Project coordination

Health & safety

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager | Mechanical Engineering Site Manager | Mechanical Site Supervisor

Lancashire | Salary Negotiable DOE | Full-Time | Permanent | UK-Wide Travel

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Site Manager with a strong background in industrial steam boilers, pressure systems and mechanical engineering projects to join a well-established engineering business based in Lancashire .The successful candidate will oversee mechanical engineering projects across industrial sites throughout the UK, taking responsibility for planning, coordinating and managing a variety of works, including boiler repairs, installations, shutdowns and mechanical maintenance.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Site Manager who enjoys working closely with clients, leading engineering teams and delivering complex mechanical projects safely and efficiently.

What We Offer

• Negotiable salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Company vehicle.
• Pension.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Accommodation provided when working away.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business with a strong pipeline of projects across the UK.

Key Duties

• Manage industrial boiler and mechanical engineering projects from start to completion.
• Supervise mechanical fitters, pipefitters, coded welders and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and site documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, pressure testing and quality documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients, inspectors and third-party stakeholders.
• Monitor labour, materials, project progress and costs.
• Ensure all mechanical engineering works are completed safely, on time and to the highest standards.
• Support project handovers and completion documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Site Manager, Site Supervisor or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial steam boilers, steam systems or pressure equipment.
• Experience managing engineering teams on live industrial sites.
• Good understanding of welding, pipework installation and mechanical repairs.
• Experience producing RAMS and managing permit-to-work systems.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Experience working with pressure systems and inspection requirements.
• Background in industrial shutdown and outage projects.