Senior Mechanical Site Manager – M&E Contractor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role with long-term career

Diverse mechanical and M&E projects

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is recruiting a Mechanical Site Manager for a Kent-based M&E contractor. The role oversees mechanical installations across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high standards in coordination with Project Managers and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, experience managing operatives, reading drawings, and a proactive approach to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Site Manager or similar within an M&E contractor.
• Strong mechanical background delivering commercial/industrial installations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification preferred.
• CSCS card preferred.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage mechanical installations on site, ensuring safe delivery on time and to quality standards.
• Coordinate mechanical operatives, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Supervise HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and pipework installations.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specs and regulations.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and implement solutions.
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks and safety assessments.
• Maintain RAMS, progress reports and QA records.
• Coordinate materials, plant and labour to maintain programme.

Skills

Site management

Reading drawings & specs

HVAC systems understanding

Health & safety practices

Communication & documentation

Managing multiple priorities

Driving licence

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds (Mechanical)

SSSTS or SMSTS preferred

CSCS card preferred

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is recruiting a Mechanical Site Manager for a Kent-based M&E contractor. The role oversees mechanical installations across commercial and industrial projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high standards in coordination with Project Managers and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, experience managing operatives, reading drawings, and a proactive approach to safety and quality.