Mechanical Site Manager

Vincent Gurney Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay

Health cash plan

Additional employee benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Vincent Gurney Ltd in Bristol is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of mechanical building services on a major commercial project. You will line-manage site teams and subcontractors from installation through commissioning and handover, ensuring programmes, quality and health and safety compliance.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical services, proven contractor leadership, and SMSTS or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Site Manager on commercial M&E projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience managing subcontractors and large mechanical packages.
• SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installations (HVAC, plumbing, building services).
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors and site operatives.
• Monitor programmes, progress and installation quality.
• Coordinate procurement, materials and site resources.
• Liaise with Project Managers, main contractors and design teams.
• Manage RFIs, variations and progress valuations.
• Ensure health and safety and quality standards compliance.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Health & safety awareness

Education

SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Mechanical Building Services / M&E

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join an established M&E contractor delivering a major construction project in Bristol.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day delivery of mechanical building services installations, managing site teams and subcontractors from initial installation through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installations, including HVAC, plumbing and associated building services.
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors, supervisors and site operatives.
• Monitor project programmes, progress and installation quality.
• Coordinate procurement, materials and site resources.
• Liaise with Project Managers, main contractors and design teams.
• Manage RFIs, variations and progress valuations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and project handover.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Site Manager on commercial M&E projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience managing subcontractors and large mechanical packages.
• SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification.
• Good communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Mechanical trade background or relevant building services qualification desirable.

Package

• £70,000 salary
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Health cash plan
• Additional employee benefits
• Training and development opportunities