Mechanical Supervisor

Equans UK & Ireland; Long Bennington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor based in Long Bennington to oversee heating systems installations, including Air Source Heat Pumps, across the region. The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a competitive salary and benefits.

You will supervise on-site mechanical installation works, coordinate operatives and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery. Strong knowledge of heating systems and HSEQ practices is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience supervising mechanical installation works.
• Strong working knowledge of heating systems.
• Good understanding of HSEQ principles and ability to implement safe systems of work.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all mechanical installation works on site, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and health and safety requirements.
• Plan and allocate work to mechanical operatives and subcontractors, monitoring progress and resolving issues that may impact project delivery.
• Carry out quality inspections, ensuring mechanical systems meet project standards and client expectations.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, and other discipline supervisors to coordinate multi-trade activities.
• Support commissioning processes and ensure accurate documentation, including test sheets and handover records.
• Identify and report any design or technical issues to engineering teams for resolution.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in line with method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to apprentices and junior team members.
• Promote a positive safety culture on site, ensuring compliance with company HSEQ procedures.

Skills

Supervising mechanical installation

Reading technical drawings

Health and safety knowledge

Heating systems expertise

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating

Job description

Equans are recruiting for a Mechanical Supervisor to be based in Long Bennington, to supervise works on heating systems, including Air Source Heat Pumps across the region within social housing. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision, coordination, and delivery of mechanical works on site to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and pipework. The postholder acts as the key link between site management, subcontractors, and the workforce to ensure that all mechanical activities comply with company procedures, industry standards, and statutory regulations.

What will you deliver?

• Supervise and coordinate all mechanical installation works on site, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and health and safety requirements.
• Plan and allocate work to mechanical operatives and subcontractors, monitoring progress and resolving issues that may impact project delivery.
• Carry out quality inspections, ensuring mechanical systems meet project standards and client expectations.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, and other discipline supervisors to coordinate multi-trade activities.
• Support commissioning processes and ensure accurate documentation, including test sheets and handover records.
• Identify and report any design or technical issues to engineering teams for resolution.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in line with method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to apprentices and junior team members.
• Promote a positive safety culture on site, ensuring compliance with company HSEQ procedures.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising mechanical installation works within construction or building services environments.
• Strong working knowledge of heating systems
• Good understanding of HSEQ principles and ability to implement safe systems of work.
• Experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Desirable

• Valid CSCS card (Supervisory or Manager level).
• Gas Safe Registered
• Experience working within social housing, public sector, or large-scale commercial projects.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Familiarity with digital site management systems (e.g. Field View, Viewpoint)

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.