Mechanical Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in London seeks a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee installation and repair work on major projects, ensuring safety, quality, and effective coordination. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and hands-on experience, ready to step into a vital supervisory role. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on iconic developments such as the Hackney Yards residential project.

Benefits

Competitive maternity, adoption, and paternity pay schemes

Medical cover for most pre-existing conditions

Holiday allowance starting at 25 days

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Coverage of professional membership fees

Staff referral scheme earning up to £3,500

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at retailers and gyms

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing repair and installation work.
• Knowledge of heating and ventilation systems.
• Field experience on 4 projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and installation work by mechanical tradespeople.
• Conduct inspections and ensure safety procedures.
• Maintain inventory of machine parts.
• Manage installation of heating and ventilation systems.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Hands-on Mechanical Skills

Coordination of Services

Procurement Skills

Education

NVQ in Plumbing or Heating

Working towards NVQ Level 3 in supervision

SSSTS Certification

Job description

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Ardmore has been at the forefront of delivering hundreds of major projects across London. We have established a reputation for delivering large-scale phased regeneration schemes. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Churchills Old War Office, the Ned, and many more!

We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, and playgrounds — every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion, sensitivity, and style!

The main duty of a Mechanical Supervisor is to oversee repair and installation work conducted by mechanical tradespeople. The Mechanical Supervisor conducts inspections, ensures safety procedures are followed, and maintains inventory of machine parts.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience who is looking to move into a supervisory role or already has some supervisory experience.

The Project:

Ardmore has been awarded a £75m contract for the main works on its Hackney Yards residential development around Hackney Wick railway station.

The new blocks are split across three sites around Hackney Wick station, including over-station elements. Rising up to eight stories, the brick-clad blocks will provide 190 mixed-tenure affordable units, with 31 for affordable rent and 159 for shared ownership.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordination of services
• Planning works and ensuring they are carried out on schedule
• Managing installation of heating and ventilation systems
• Procurement of materials
• Overseeing QA installation of all primary equipment
• Overseeing Metalux secondary installation within the dwellings
• Witnessing all SVP stack tests and providing millibar tests for building control
• Witnessing and signing off all heating and cold water testing before wall and ceiling closure
• QA of flat ducting installation according to specifications
• Witnessing all testing, including inhibitor flushing, chlorination, flow rate tests, and MVHR extract tests
• NVQ in Plumbing or Heating
• Working towards NVQ Level 3 in supervision
• SSSTS certification
• Field experience on 4 projects

Company Benefits (dependent on role level):

• Competitive maternity, adoption, and paternity pay schemes
• Medical cover (most pre-existing conditions covered) — role dependent
• Holiday allowance starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing up to 29 days plus bank holidays based on service, plus a day off on your birthday
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Coverage of professional membership fees and support for professional development
• Staff referral scheme earning up to £3,500
• Cycle to work scheme saving up to 25%
• Discounts at retailers and gyms

Additional Information:

This vacancy advertisement may not cover all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change at Ardmore's discretion.

Ardmore is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity.

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