Pipefitter / Plumber Supervisor (Working Manager)
📍 Location: London & South East
💰 Salary: Competitive + package
🏗️ Sector: Building Services / Commercial Construction
We are working with a growing mechanical contractor delivering high-quality pipework and plumbing installations across a diverse portfolio of commercial and heritage projects.
Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Pipefitter / Plumber Supervisor (Working Manager) to take ownership of site-based delivery and play a key role in developing a growing division.
🔍 The Role
This is a hands-on leadership position, combining installation expertise with site management responsibility. You will lead mechanical works from installation through to commissioning, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, and to a high standard.
⚙️ Key Responsibilities
* Lead and carry out commercial pipework and plumbing installations
* Supervise day-to-day site activities and coordinate labour/subcontractors
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety (RAMS, toolbox talks, PPE)
* Manage materials, plant, and site logistics
* Interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Liaise with clients, main contractors, and project teams
* Monitor programme progress and report risks/delays
* Maintain site records (diaries, timesheets, materials)
* Support testing, commissioning, and handover
* Provide guidance to junior operatives and apprentices
✅ Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or Pipefitting (minimum)
* CSCS (Gold Supervisor preferred)
* SSSTS or SMSTS
* Proven experience managing site-based mechanical installations
* Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing and HVAC systems
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Full UK driving licence
🚀 Why Apply?
* Opportunity to take ownership of projects on-site
* Clear pathway to grow into senior leadership / divisional role
* Join a stable, expanding contractor with strong project pipeline
* Exposure to high-profile commercial and heritage schemes