Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Leicester
Rate: £280.00 to £300.00 per shift
Start Date: ASAP (Duration is 3 to 4 months)
Key Requirements:
Qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Related Certificate
CSCS Card (Essential)
First Aid (Essential)
SMSTS (Essential)Role Overview:
We are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee a mechanical installation projects on a large industrial unit in Leicester. You will be expected to coordinate site activities, ensure adherence to H&S protocols and ensure that all installations meet project design specifications.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day mechanical installation works on a large-scale industrial distribution centre, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget, and quality standards.
Supervise mechanical trades including pipefitters, HVAC installers, plumbers, welders, and specialist subcontractors working on warehouse and logistics systems.
Manage installation of large-scale HVAC systems, ventilation, heating plant, domestic and above-ground drainage services, compressed air systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure typical to high-bay distribution facilities.
Coordinate installation of roof-mounted plant, air handling units (AHUs), destratification fans, ductwork, and warehouse environmental control systems.
Oversee mechanical works within plant rooms and service yards, ensuring correct installation of pumps, pipework, valves, and packaged plant equipment.
Enforce strict health & safety standards, including permit-to-work systems, hot works, working at height (MEWPs/scissor lifts), lifting operations, and safe isolation procedures.
Review drawings, BIM models, and technical submittals to identify clashes and ensure coordination with structural steel, sprinkler systems, electrical containment, and conveyor installations.
Monitor and manage mechanical installation programme to align with sectional handovers and phased warehouse fit-out requirements.
Coordinate deliveries and cranage of large mechanical plant, ensuring correct positioning, inspection, and compliance with specifications.
Carry out inspections, pressure testing, duct leakage testing, and pre-commissioning checks to ensure systems meet industrial performance standards.
Liaise with main contractor, design consultants, and client representatives to resolve technical queries and maintain project progress.
Maintain detailed site documentation including daily reports, test records, commissioning sheets, and as-built markups.Contacts to Apply:
Sam Hunter - Fit Out & Interiors Manager: (phone number removed)
Cameron Lally - Senior Resourcer: (phone number removed)