site supervisor

Randstad CPE; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor for an ongoing freelance contract based in Wakefield. You will oversee day-to-day mechanical installations and take a lead on commercial aspects such as pricing and costing for mechanical works.

The role combines hands-on supervision with budget control and reporting, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Applicants should be locally based and eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong, proven background in mechanical and heating systems (e.g., commercial plumbing, HVAC, or pipefitting).
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification and a valid CSCS card.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage operations and finances.

Responsibilities

• Site supervision of daily mechanical and heating installations on-site to high standards.
• Pricing works, estimating materials, and costing variations for the project.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and direct labour to deliver on time and within budget.
• Ensure health & safety compliance on site and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate reporting of site progress, material usage, and commercial metrics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mechanical background

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

CSCS card

Job description

Are you an experienced Site Supervisor with a strong mechanical and heating background?

We are currently seeking a proactive and commercially aware

Mechanical Site Supervisor for an ongoing freelance contract based in Wakefield. In this role, you will not only oversee the day-to-day site operations but also play a crucial role in the commercial side of the project, including pricing, costing, and estimating for mechanical works.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supervisor who combines hands‑on mechanical expertise with a sharp eye for project costs and variations.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision: Oversee and manage daily mechanical and heating installations on-site, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards.

Commercial Duties: Take the lead on pricing works, estimating materials, and costing up variations or additional project phases.

Team Management: Coordinate with sub‑contractors, direct labor, and site management to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Health & Safety: Ensure full compliance with site health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Reporting: Keep accurate records of site progress, material usage, and commercial reporting for the project management team.

What We Are Looking For

Trade Background: A strong, proven background in mechanical and heating systems (e.g., commercial plumbing, HVAC, or pipefitting).

Commercial Acumen: Demonstrable experience in pricing works, costing, and estimating within the mechanical sector.

Qualifications: SSSTS or SMSTS certification, along with a valid CSCS card.

Skills: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage both the operational and financial aspects of mechanical packages.

Local to Wakefield: Ideally located within a commutable distance to the Wakefield area.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.