Mechanical Site Manager – Kent | Growth & Stability

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Yalding; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Training and progression

Variety of M&E projects

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will lead mechanical installations across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring safe, on-schedule delivery and high-quality results.

The role requires strong site management, HVAC knowledge, ability to read drawings, and a solid health & safety background. UK driving licence and CSCS preferred; SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous. On-site working, long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Site Manager or similar in an M&E contracting environment.
• Strong background delivering commercial/industrial mechanical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage mechanical installations on site, delivering safely, on time and to high quality.
• Coordinate mechanical operatives, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Supervise installation of HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and pipework systems.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and regulations.
• Monitor progress and mitigate delays with proactive actions.
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks and safety assessments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and site procedures.
• Liaise with Project Managers, clients and other trades for coordination.
• Manage site documentation including RAMS and progress reports.
• Coordinate materials, plant and labour to maintain programme milestones.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Site management

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

SSSTS/SMSTS qualification

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will lead mechanical installations across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring safe, on-schedule delivery and high-quality results.

The role requires strong site management, HVAC knowledge, ability to read drawings, and a solid health & safety background. UK driving licence and CSCS preferred; SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous. On-site working, long-term career prospects.