Senior Mechanical Lead: HVAC & Systems Delivery

Sisk; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning & development

Career progression

Job summary

Sisk Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Lead to drive the delivery of mechanical systems on a large construction project in the UK. You will provide technical and managerial leadership across HVAC, utilities, process piping and specialist systems, ensuring alignment with programme, budget, safety and quality standards.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, manage design reviews, oversee commissioning and handover, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical delivery on Tier 1 or equivalent projects.
• Valid Safe Pass and relevant health and safety training (CSCS or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional membership (e.g. Engineers Ireland, CIBSE, ASHRAE).
• Postgraduate qualification in project management or construction management (desirable).
• Specialist GMP/regulated sector training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical function and oversee delivery of all systems including HVAC, utilities, process piping and specialist systems.
• Ensure delivery aligns with programme, cost, safety and quality requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Develop and implement strategies for execution planning, resource allocation and performance management.
• Review and approve design documents, technical submittals and material selections.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, design standards and applicable regulations (GMP, ISO, ASHRAE, CIBSE).
• Oversee FATs, MEP Construction, SATs, commissioning and system turnover for mechanical scope.
• Support validation and handover activities with accurate documentation and traceability.
• Drive adherence to health, safety and environmental policies across all mechanical activities.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC processes.
• Identify and manage technical and delivery risks, implementing mitigation measures where necessary.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and safety leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact for mechanical delivery with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, process, civil and architectural teams to ensure project integration.
• Lead mechanical coordination meetings and report progress, challenges and opportunities to project leadership.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Planning & organisation

Communication

HSE knowledge

Commissioning

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services

CSCS / Safe Pass

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Tools

BIM

BMS

Digital project tools

Cost management

Job description

Sisk Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Lead to drive the delivery of mechanical systems on a large construction project in the UK. You will provide technical and managerial leadership across HVAC, utilities, process piping and specialist systems, ensuring alignment with programme, budget, safety and quality standards.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, manage design reviews, oversee commissioning and handover, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.