Mechanical Supervisor

Galliford Try Group

Hampton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Paid membership to a professional association

Job summary

Galliford Try Group in Hampton is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to lead mechanical installation works across framework projects. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality installation, support efficient commissioning, and maintain coordination with key stakeholders.

This role requires strong water-industry mechanical experience and leadership skills to supervise subcontractors. The position offers generous holiday entitlement, corporate discounts, and potential flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

HNC in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills are required.
Experience in managing health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervise mechanical installation works on assigned projects.
Ensure compliance with client standards and support design development.
Conduct regular mechanical site safety inspections.

Skills

Previous experience in the water industry

Proven experience supervising mechanical installation

Strong understanding of water‑industry mechanical and electrical equipment

Experience leading teams on site

Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements

Good knowledge of water‑industry processes

Competence in Microsoft Office

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

CSCS or ECS card

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

Job description

Mechanical Supervisor

Hampton, Middlesex

This role is central to delivering mechanical installation works across framework projects. As Mechanical Supervisor, you’ll ensure safe, high‑quality installation, support efficient commissioning, and maintain strong coordination with Project Managers, MEICA Leads, subcontractors and commissioning teams.

You’ll be responsible for day‑to‑day supervision of mechanical works, ensuring compliance with client standards, supporting design development, and helping to deliver successful project handover. This role suits someone with strong water‑industry mechanical experience who enjoys problem‑solving, collaboration and leading teams on site.

What you'll be doing:

Mechanical Installation & Site Supervision

Lead the mechanical installation works on assigned projects, ensuring safe systems of work.
Ensure mechanical works meet programme requirements and support efficient commissioning.
Supervise mechanical subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and compliance.
Review and authorise RAMS; conduct regular mechanical site safety inspections.
Ensure all mechanical testing, inspections and documentation follow the Inspection & Test Plan.

Design, Quality & Technical Compliance

Provide input to mechanical design requirements and specifications.
Ensure all mechanical installation meets client specifications, Asset Standards and WIMES where applicable.
Coordinate with specialist support functions (e.g., DSEAR, Technical Authors, Document Control).
Ensure O&M information and records are complete and issued appropriately.
Work closely with the MEICA/Commissioning team throughout commissioning stages.
Maintain snagging lists and drive completion of outstanding works.
Support reliability testing and integration with existing operational assets.
Assist with operational and maintenance activities before takeover.

Planning, Coordination & Communication

Ensure mechanical activities are aligned with the overall project programme.
Attend commissioning meetings and support updates to the MEICA/Commissioning programme.
Witness FAT testing as required.
Collaborate closely with the client’s Asset Operations Team to support smooth integration.

About you:

Previous experience in the water industry.
Proven experience supervising mechanical installation through to successful project takeover.
Strong understanding of water‑industry mechanical and electrical equipment.
Experience leading teams on site and working directly with clients.
Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
Good knowledge of water‑industry processes.
Competence in Microsoft Office for reporting tasks.
HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
CSCS or ECS card.
EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
SSSTS (minimum) or SMSTS (preferred).

The ideal successful candidate would have:

First Aid at Work.
CompEx (FxF or equivalent).

What We Can Offer in Return:

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
A wide range of corporate discounts
Cycle to Work schemes
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk

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