Senior Mechanical Site Manager
Great opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Site Manager with experience in high value M&E jobs in commercial to take on an iconic Manchester development.
Hours: 41 hours per week
Location: Predominantly North West, across various sites
Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Car allowance, pension scheme, health insurance and ongoing support
Reports to: Project/Operations Manager
Manages: Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Direct Site Staff
Works with: Sub-contractors, suppliers, clients, utility providers, and local authorities
Role Purpose
Responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring high standards of health & safety, quality, presentation, and programme delivery. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
Maintain accurate H&S documentation and ensure all personnel are properly inducted.
Lead, support, and motivate site teams; provide coaching and performance management.
Manage subcontractors and ensure work meets required standards and specifications.
Oversee site presentation, security, stock control and site administration.
Coordinate build programmes, resources, deliveries, and weekly/fortnightly planning.
Liaise with clients and internal teams; attend meetings and provide progress reports.
Review and approve RAMS, installation programmes, testing and O&M documents.
Prepare required site documentation including diaries, allocation sheets, delay records and SHE documents.
Support design coordination and ensure compliance with building regulations and warranty provider requirements.
Control site costs and ensure work is delivered within budget.
Person Requirements
Essential Skills & Attributes
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to motivate teams and manage subcontractors
Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
Flexible, proactive, and committed to high standards
Essential Qualifications
CSCS Site Manager card
CITB SMSTS
NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or similar trade qualification)
First Aid at Work
Desirable Qualifications
IOSH Managing Safely
Scaffold Appreciation
LOLER
CIOB membership/qualification
Experience
Proven experience managing site teams (including Site Managers/ASMs)
Strong knowledge of building regulations and health & safety legislation
Experience working on high value commercial and resedential M&E jobs
Other Requirements
~ Full UK driving licence