Mechanical Supervisor – Water MEICA Projects

Galliford Try Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Annual professional association member

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our Environment team on the Southern Water framework in the Chichester region. You will lead mechanical installation activities, ensure safe working practices, and coordinate with project and MEICA teams to meet programme targets.

You will act as Mechanical Authorised Person when required, review RAMS, supervise subcontractors, and assist the design team to align installations with asset standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the water industry.
• Track record of site management and delivery of mechanical installation through to project takeover.
• Experience managing the client interface day to day.
• Understanding of water industry processes and the mechanical and electrical equipment used in the sector.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental approaches.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office for creating and presenting reports.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• CSCS or ECS card in a relevant discipline.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• SSSTS as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Keep the site safe for everyone and deliver the mechanical installation to a high standard.
• Coordinate with project managers, MEICA Lead and commissioning teams to ensure on-time programming.
• Act as Mechanical Authorised Person (MAP) where appointed and manage mechanical safety rules.
• Review RAMS for mechanical installation works and supervise subcontractors to required standards.
• Support the design team on mechanical systems and ensure installations meet client specifications and asset standards.
• Coordinate mechanical activities across Galliford Try and subcontract resources; align with planning for MEICA/commissioning updates.
• Witness FATs, supervise mechanical testing, and maintain test records and O&M information.
• Support commissioning, operation and takeover stages, and manage snagging with the client and contractors on-site.
• Maintain safe systems of work and ensure adherence to Galliford Try processes.

Skills

Water industry experience

Site management

Client interface

Health and safety knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

HNC Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CSCS/ECS card

EUSR Water Hygiene Card

SSSTS

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our Environment team on the Southern Water framework in the Chichester region. You will lead mechanical installation activities, ensure safe working practices, and coordinate with project and MEICA teams to meet programme targets.

You will act as Mechanical Authorised Person when required, review RAMS, supervise subcontractors, and assist the design team to align installations with asset standards and client specifications.