Mechanical Supervisor

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK M&E Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for a commercial refurbishment project in Central London. The role offers £280 - £320 per day with a project duration of over a year. Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge in ductwork, ventilation, VRF systems, and domestic services. Responsibilities include managing sub-contractors, client liaison, and health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have progressed from a tools background and hold SSSTS or SMSTS qualifications.

Qualifications

• Progressed from a tools background with technical knowledge of mechanical services.
• Experience in the commercial sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-contractors and labour.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients.
• Conduct progress reporting and health & safety management.

Skills

Ductwork knowledge

Ventilation systems

VRF systems

Domestic services

Client liaison

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS Qualification

Job description

Client: My client has established themselves as one of the UK’s premier M&E contractors. Following their formation almost 75 years ago, they have grown their turnover to over £200m per annum. The business boasts an envious track record of delivering some of the UK’s and London’s landmark projects. Typically they specialise in major shell and core projects in sectors such as commercial offices, healthcare, pharmaceutical and education. Despite their size, this Tier 1 M&E Contractor has fantastic staff retention rates with a reputation for looking after their staff. They offer excellent exposure and internal training schemes with a hands‑on approach to developing their staff.

Role: Mechanical Supervisor Central London £280 - £320 per day

The project is a commercial refurbishment of a 1980’s building circa £20m+ MEP. Works will include shell & core to Cat A. Programme length 1 year+. Candidate must have strong ductwork, ventilation, VRF and domestics knowledge.

Duties include:

• Management of sub-contractors and labour
• Client liaison and attend site meetings
• Progress Reporting
• Responsible for all health & safety at site level including the preparation and issuing of RAMS & and tool box talks where appropriate
• Weekly H&S Returns
• Project & programme implementation
• Understanding of design & drawings
• Continuous snagging to minimise defects & errors
• Work with the Project Manager to manage the commissioning process and handover of the project

The ideal candidate:

• Progressed from a tools background and have good technical knowledge of mechanical services
• Experience working in the commercial sector
• SSSTS/SMSTS Qualified