Mechanical Supervisor

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Mechanical Supervisor in Manchester to lead mechanical packages on major water infrastructure projects. You will supervise site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets, while managing directly employed staff and subcontractors.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical works, pipework, welding, and fabrication, with the ability to interpret P&ID and GA drawings, and to drive RAMS and permit-to-work processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor in Water/Wastewater or Energy sectors, ideally with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Strong background in mechanical works, particularly pipework systems, welding, and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID and GA drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance processes, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems.
• Health & Safety qualifications (SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical works, including pipework fabrication, welding, and inspection.
• Review and interpret P&IDs and GA drawings to support pipeline snagging and resolution of issues.
• Manage and monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring work is delivered to the required standards.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and implementation of RAMS and permits.
• Provide ongoing support to Site and Project Managers, ensuring alignment with project deliverables.
• Maintain quality assurance standards, carrying out inspections and ensuring documentation is completed.
• Drive safe working practices and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Assist in progress reporting and support project planning to meet deadlines and milestones.

Skills

Mechanical supervision

Pipework systems

Welding

Fabrication

P&ID interpretation

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Quality assurance

RAMS & permits

Health & safety leadership

Tools

P&ID drawings

GA drawings

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Manchester

Salary up to £60,000 + Package including Car/Car Allowance

Sector: Water / Wastewater

The Company

We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 Water/Wastewater contractor, delivering large capital delivery schemes on behalf of United Utilities On a major clean Water treatment site, they are looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Supervisor.

The Role

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical packages across major water infrastructure projects. You will oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme targets, while supervising both directly employed staff and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical works, including pipework fabrication, welding, and inspection.
• Review and interpret P&IDs and GA drawings to support pipeline snagging and resolution of issues.
• Manage and monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring work is delivered to the required standards.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and implementation of RAMS and permits.
• Provide ongoing support to Site and Project Managers, ensuring alignment with project deliverables.
• Maintain quality assurance standards, carrying out inspections and ensuring documentation is completed.
• Drive safe working practices and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Assist in progress reporting and support project planning to meet deadlines and milestones.

About You

• Proven experience as a Supervisor within the Water, Wastewater, or Energy sectors, ideally with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Strong background in mechanical works, particularly pipework systems, welding, and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID and GA drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance processes, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems.
• Health & Safety qualifications (SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS) are desirable.

Package For The Successful Candidate

• Company car or car allowance (allowance - £5,590)
• Matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare / medical insurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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