Piping Site Supervisor - Lead Mechanical Installations

Astute People; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Piping Site Supervisor to join the Mechanical Sub-Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility in the Midlands. The role is an initial 3‑month contract outside IR35 with a day rate of 350–400. Immediate start and potential extension are possible.

You will supervise mechanical installation teams, coordinate interfaces with project stakeholders, and ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and to required quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising mechanical installation teams on heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities across steelwork and piping packages.
• Lead welders, pipefitters and mechanical operatives; allocate work and monitor productivity.
• Ensure mechanical installation aligns with drawings, specs and standards.
• Coordinate with Project Director, client reps and other contractors to manage interfaces.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings and site inspections and promote HSE culture.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and implement corrective actions to keep on schedule.
• Assist with permit-to-work, RAMS, lifting operations and isolation procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Quality standards

Tools

Engineering drawings

RAMS

Job description

Astute People is seeking a Piping Site Supervisor to join the Mechanical Sub-Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility in the Midlands. The role is an initial 3‑month contract outside IR35 with a day rate of 350–400. Immediate start and potential extension are possible.

You will supervise mechanical installation teams, coordinate interfaces with project stakeholders, and ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and to required quality standards.