Mechanical Site Manager

Mech Electrics Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Site Manager to oversee significant mechanical installations for an energy upgrade healthcare project. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing installations in commercial environments, strong leadership skills, and relevant safety certifications. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mechanical installations on large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ideally experienced with BIM or other digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical upgrades to the healthcare site.
• Collaborate with other site managers to ensure integrated systems.
• Conduct inspections and audits of mechanical installations.

Skills

Managing mechanical installations & upgrades

Proven mechanical experience

Managing subcontractors

SMSTS certification

CSCS Card

Experience with modern building services systems

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Site Manager (2 Positions Available)
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: GBP55,000 - GBP60,000 + car allowance
Start Date: June 2025

Overview:
Mech Electrics are seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to oversee an energy upgrade healthcare project in the Midlands.

Responsibilities will include replacing steam boilers with heat pumps, BMS optimisation, cladding etc. This project offer the chance to work at the forefront of 'green' engineering and would suit site managers who have had experience working in university or prison backgrounds.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating all aspects of mechanical installations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency throughout the project s lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the mechanical upgrades to the healthcare site, managing subcontractors, and operatives to ensure that all mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, heating, etc.) are upgraded in accordance with project specifications, within budget, and on schedule.
• Collaborate with other site managers to ensure a cohesive approach across all disciplines, identifying potential clashes and ensuring smooth integration of mechanical systems with other trades.
• Ensure all mechanical works are carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations, site-specific safety plans, and company policies.
• Develop, monitor, and update mechanical works programmes in line with the overall project timeline, ensuring that deadlines are met and that resources are efficiently allocated.
• Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and other trades to ensure the timely delivery and installation of materials, plant, and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of mechanical installations to ensure work meets the required standards, design specifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the commissioning and testing of mechanical systems to ensure correct operation and compliance with design parameters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical-related issues on site, providing regular updates to senior project managers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.
• Work closely with the project management team to ensure the mechanical works are completed within the allocated budget.
• Manage the performance of mechanical subcontractors, ensuring that work is completed to specification, within deadlines, and in a safe manner.
• Ensure that all mechanical works are fully documented, including reports, certifications, inspection records, and as-built drawings.
• Provide regular reports on mechanical progress, resource usage, safety audits, and any issues to the senior management team.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Good experience in managing mechanical installations & upgrades on large-scale building services projects, withoin a commercial environment.
• Proven mechanical experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing subcontractors and site teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• CSCS Card (Site Manager).
• Ideally, experience with modern building services systems and BIM (Building Information Modelling) or other digital tools.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of GBP55 - GBP60k per annum.
• Comprehensive company benefits package, including car allowance, pension, healthcare, and other perks.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within a dynamic, growing company.