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Acorn Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Travel expenses covered

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie seeks a hands-on Mechanical Site Manager to lead boiler and mechanical projects across industrial sites in the UK, based in Lancashire.

You will supervise fitters, pipefitters and subcontractors, manage RAMS and permits, coordinate NDT and inspections, and ensure safe, on-time delivery while liaising with clients and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Site Manager or similar on industrial sites.
• Strong knowledge of steam boilers and pressure systems.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and coordinate multi-trade activities.
• Experience creating RAMS and managing permit-to-work systems.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical projects from start to finish.
• Supervise fitters, pipefitters and subcontractors.
• Prepare RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, NDT and pressure testing.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors and stakeholders.
• Monitor labour, materials, progress and costs.
• Ensure safety and on-time delivery for all works.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Site supervision

Health & safety

Education

SSSTS

SMSTS

IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager | Mechanical Engineering Site Manager | Mechanical Site Supervisor

Lancashire | Salary Negotiable DOE | Full-Time | Permanent | UK-Wide Travel

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced

Mechanical Site Manager with a strong background in industrial steam boilers, pressure systems and mechanical engineering projects to join a well-established engineering business based in

Lancashire.

The successful candidate will oversee mechanical engineering projects across industrial sites throughout the UK, taking responsibility for planning, coordinating and managing a variety of works, including boiler repairs, installations, shutdowns and mechanical maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Mechanical Site Manager who enjoys working closely with clients, leading engineering teams and delivering complex mechanical projects safely and efficiently.

What We Offer

Negotiable salary, depending on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

Company vehicle.

Pension.

Travel expenses covered.

Accommodation provided when working away.

Opportunity to join a growing engineering business with a strong pipeline of projects across the UK.

Key Duties

Manage industrial boiler and mechanical engineering projects from start to completion.

Supervise mechanical fitters, pipefitters, coded welders and subcontractors.

Prepare and manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and site documentation.

Coordinate inspections, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, pressure testing and quality documentation.

Liaise directly with clients, inspectors and third‑party stakeholders.

Monitor labour, materials, project progress and costs.

Ensure all mechanical engineering works are completed safely, on time and to the highest standards.

Support project handovers and completion documentation.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Mechanical Site Manager, Site Supervisor or in a similar role.

Strong knowledge of industrial steam boilers, steam systems or pressure equipment.

Experience managing engineering teams on live industrial sites.

Good understanding of welding, pipework installation and mechanical repairs.

Experience producing RAMS and managing permit-to-work systems.

Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Willingness to travel and stay away when required.

SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Experience working with pressure systems and inspection requirements.

Background in industrial shutdown and outage projects.