Mechanical Supervisor

Fawkes and Reece; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join a Ministry of Justice project in the UK. You will supervise mechanical on-site works, manage subcontractors, coordinate with other trades and ensure delivery to programme and quality standards.

The role requires a strong construction background, knowledge of mechanical regulations and health and safety procedures, plus excellent leadership and communication skills. NVQ Level 3 is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential.
• Experience supervising mechanical installations and subcontractors on site.
• Experience on MoJ/government or security-sensitive projects is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of mechanical regulations and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical works on site and oversee subcontractors and site teams.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other trades to maintain programme and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and project requirements.
• Contribute to safe delivery and high-standard workmanship on large-scale or security-sensitive projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical installations

Subcontractor supervision

Project coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Reference: LL28_1793696116
Posted: November 3, 2026

Our client is a UK-based commercial construction and property services company, founded in 2017. The business delivers renovation and refurbishment, planned and reactive maintenance, and project management services across the commercial, education, custodial, defence and public sectors.

The client has particular experience working within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments, alongside a strong track-record delivering projects for universities, hospitality venues, offices and custodial facilities.

The role:

An experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our client on a Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising mechanical works on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will oversee mechanical subcontractors and site teams, coordinate works with other trades, monitor progress and ensure compliance with relevant health & safety regulations, specifications and project requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor with a strong construction background and previous experience working on large-scale, complex or security-sensitive projects.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Mechanical Supervisor with a strong background in commercial construction, facilities management or refurbishment projects. You will have proven experience supervising mechanical installations and subcontractors, coordinating works on site and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard. Previous experience working on MoJ, government, custodial, defence or other security-sensitive projects would be highly advantageous. A strong understanding of mechanical regulations, health & safety requirements and site procedures is essential, alongside excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. Relevant mechanical qualifications and a recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification are essential.