Mechanical Site Manager

Damicor Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Package

First project hours: 4pm–1am

Maidenhead-based project

Career progression

Job summary

Damicor Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager in Maidenhead to lead on-site delivery of M&E projects, including CAT A/B fit-out and plant replacement.

You will manage day-to-day mechanical works, coordinate with subcontractors and trades, review drawings, monitor progress, and ensure RAMS, permits and safety standards are met. The first project runs 4:00pm–1:00am for about a year, with salary £60-70k DOE plus package.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical building services experience.
• Experience on commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and site teams.
• Good knowledge of HVAC and mechanical services.
• Strong RAMS, Health & Safety and CDM knowledge.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach with ownership of site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical installation and delivery from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage day-to-day mechanical works on site.
• Supervise mechanical subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensure works on programme, safe, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate mechanical services with other trades.
• Review drawings, specs and technical information.
• Monitor progress and report to the Project Manager.
• Manage RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and handover.
• Attend site meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure Health & Safety and CDM compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Proactive site delivery

Reading drawings & specifications

Team leadership

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager

Location: Maidenhead
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + Package
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 4:00pm - 1:00am

The Opportunity

We are currently working with an established M&E contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join their growing team. The business delivers high-quality mechanical and electrical projects across the commercial sector, with a strong focus on CAT A and CAT B fit-out, refurbishment and plant replacement projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Site Manager who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership of projects on site and working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, clients and the wider project team.

The Role

As Mechanical Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical installation and delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion. For the first project, based in Maidenhead, the working hours will be 4:00pm to 1:00am for approximately one year.

• Managing the day-to-day mechanical works on site
• Supervising mechanical subcontractors and site teams
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards
• Coordinating mechanical services with electrical, construction and other trades
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information
• Monitoring progress and reporting back to the Project Manager
• Managing RAMS, permits and site documentation
• Carrying out quality inspections and ensuring installations meet specification
• Coordinating testing, commissioning and handover
• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients and other stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and CDM requirements

Projects

Projects are predominantly within the commercial sector, including:

• CAT A & CAT B office fit-out
• Commercial refurbishment
• Plant room upgrades and replacements
• HVAC installations
• Ventilation
• LTHW and CHW systems
• Public health and plumbing
• VRF / air conditioning
• BMS
• Mechanical pipework
• Specialist mechanical installations

Projects can range from smaller refurbishment works through to £4m-£10m+ M&E projects, so experience working on sizeable commercial projects is highly desirable.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager with a strong background in commercial building services.

• Strong mechanical building services experience
• Previous experience working on commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and site teams
• Good knowledge of HVAC and mechanical services
• Strong understanding of RAMS, Health & Safety and CDM
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and specifications
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of site delivery

Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or established M&E subcontractor would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary DOE
• Package
• Permanent position
• 4:00pm - 1:00am working hours for the first project, for approximately one year
• Maidenhead-based first project
• Opportunity to work on high-value commercial projects
• Long-term progression within an established M&E business
• Strong pipeline of upcoming work

If you're an experienced Mechanical Site Manager looking for your next opportunity and have a background in commercial fit-out, refurbishment or building services, we'd be keen to hear from you.