Senior Mechanical Site Lead – Central London

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stability

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a Central London role with a leading M&E contractor. You will supervise mechanical installation works, coordinate site activities and manage subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery across multiple projects.

Applicants should have a strong mechanical background, reading drawings and programme experience, plus a track record of delivering plant rooms and HVAC systems in busy urban environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Site Manager or similar on M&E contracting projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, pipework and plant rooms.
• Experience managing mechanical operatives and subcontractors on site.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specs.
• Understanding of construction safety requirements and RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day control of mechanical installation works on Central London projects.
• Coordinate site activities to align with project programmes.
• Oversee subcontractors, supervisors and operatives to maintain quality and schedule.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specs and standards.
• Coordinate with other trades to minimise clashes and delays.
• Maintain site records and progress reporting.
• Support testing, balancing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Promote safe working practices and manage RAMS.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

City & Guilds / HNC/HND or equivalent

SMSTS/SSSTS (preferred)

CSCS card

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a Central London role with a leading M&E contractor. You will supervise mechanical installation works, coordinate site activities and manage subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery across multiple projects.

Applicants should have a strong mechanical background, reading drawings and programme experience, plus a track record of delivering plant rooms and HVAC systems in busy urban environments.