Site Manager (Mechanical)

Progressive Recruitment; Stevenage; Sur place; GBP 64 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Outside IR35

Initial 4-month contract

Immediate start

Résumé du poste

Progressive Recruitment is recruiting for a Site Manager (Mechanical) for a data centre project in Stevenage. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong mechanical knowledge and experience with critical building services installations, including chillers, flushing and testing.

The contract is outside IR35, 4 months initially, with the potential for extension. SC clearance is required or obtainable, and immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager on construction/engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience with chilled water systems, HVAC, flushing or commissioning.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
• Excellent health & safety awareness and site leadership.

Responsabilités

• Oversee mechanical installation activities across the project.
• Manage and coordinate chiller installation works.
• Supervise system flushing and pressure testing activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Review RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractors and maintain strong site standards.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations and project-specific HSE requirements.
• Report progress and site performance to the wider project team.

Connaissances

Site management

Mechanical building services

Chilled water systems

HVAC

Health & safety

Leadership

SC Clearance

Outils

RAMS review

CSCS

SMSTS

Description du poste

Site Manager (Mechanical) - Data Centre Project

Stevenage

£400 per day | Outside IR35

Initial 4-Month Contract

SC Clearance Required

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a major data centre construction project in Stevenage, overseeing critical mechanical works on a fast-paced and technically challenging build.

We are looking for a hands‑on Site Manager with strong mechanical knowledge and experience managing specialist building services installations. The successful candidate will take responsibility for key project activities including chiller installation, flushing, pressure testing, subcontractor management, quality assurance and health & safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical installation activities across the project.
• Manage and coordinate chiller installation works.
• Supervise system flushing and pressure testing activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Review RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractors and maintain strong site standards.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations and project-specific HSE requirements.
• Report progress and site performance to the wider project team.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager on construction or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience with chilled water systems, HVAC, flushing, pressure testing or commissioning activities.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
• Excellent health & safety awareness and site leadership skills.

Security Clearance

This role requires SC Clearance.

Candidates who do not currently hold SC Clearance are welcome to apply, provided they are eligible to obtain it. The application process typically takes 3-6 weeks.

Desirable Experience

Previous data centre experience would be highly advantageous; however, we are keen to speak with candidates from other highly regulated environments, including:

• Life Sciences
• Pharmaceutical
• Nuclear
• Oil & Gas
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Other mission-critical facilities

What's on Offer?

• £400 per day
• Outside IR35 contract
• Initial 4-month duration with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile critical infrastructure project
• Immediate start available

If you're a mechanically biased Site Manager looking for your next contract opportunity and have experience delivering complex projects in highly regulated environments, we'd be delighted to hear from you.