Mechanical Site Manager

1st Step; Tetford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contracting company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a new commercial project in Thetford. The successful candidate will have prior experience with Tier 1 M&E Contractors and a Pipefitting background. Responsibilities include coordinating labor, managing mechanical issues, ensuring safety practices, and maintaining effective health and safety systems. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services, CSCS, and SSSTS/SMSTS. This is a contract-based role with a focus on successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People management

Proactive thinking

Literacy skills

Organisational skills

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager

March 2026 • Contract

1st Step Solutions is working on behalf of a Tier 1 M&E Contractor that requires an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join them on a new commercial project in Thetford.

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.
• 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.