Mechanical Superintendent - OCGT

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a European-based subcontractor to recruit a Mechanical Superintendent for a 6-month position in Immingham. The role involves supervising mechanical works, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating subcontractors. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in the UK. Competitive daily rate offered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical works on-site.
• Ensure compliance with all project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee subcontractors and direct hire labour.
• Act as a key figure in implementing CDM duties.
• Lead Permit to Work processes.
• Maintain strong interface with HSE and quality control.
• Support planning and sequencing of mechanical activities.
• Participate in risk assessments and site audits.
• Ensure correct materials and equipment are available on site.
• Drive resolution of technical issues.

Skills

Supervise mechanical works

Ensure compliance with specifications

Oversee subcontractors

Implement CDM duties

Lead Permit to Work processes

Interface with HSE team

Support planning and sequencing

Participate in risk assessments

Ensure materials/equipment availability

Resolve technical issues

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a European based Electrical subcontractor to recruit a Mechanical Superintendent for 6 months for its Immingham site.

The Mechanical Superintendent comes with a competitive rate per day.


Key skills

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Supervise and coordinate mechanical works on-site, including piping, plating, and steel erection.
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Ensure compliance with all project specifications, engineering drawings, and UK regulatory requirements.
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Oversee subcontractors and direct hire labour to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
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Act as a key figure in implementing CDM duties for contractors, ensuring safe systems of work and proper control of work activities.
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Lead Permit to Work and Putting People to Work processes in line with UK CDM best practices.
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Maintain strong interface with HSE team, project management, and quality control personnel.
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Support planning and sequencing of mechanical activities to minimise delays and conflicts.
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Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and site audits.
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Ensure correct materials and equipment are available and stored/used correctly on site.
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Drive proactive resolution of technical or interface issues during installation phases.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Superintendent role

* Immingham
* 6 Months

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.