Mechanical Installation Supervisor (Lead Mechanical Engineer)
West Midlands | UK Travel Required
Immediate opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Installation Supervisor / Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering organisation delivering large-scale industrial installation projects across the UK.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining mechanical installation work with site supervision responsibilities. You will lead installation teams delivering complex mechanical projects across industrial facilities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest engineering standards.
If you have strong experience with conveyors, pneumatics, industrial machinery installation and mechanical fitting, and enjoy leading engineers on site, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering major engineering projects nationwide.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating mechanical installation activities on industrial sites, supervising engineers and ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and in line with project specifications.
The position is based in the West Midlands with travel to projects across the UK when required.
Key Responsibilities
Supervising mechanical installation teams on industrial engineering projects
Installing, modifying and maintaining mechanical equipment and systems
Coordinating labour resources and supporting project delivery on site
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with RAMS and site safety procedures
Working within Permit to Work systems on customer sites
Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, layouts and schematics
Monitoring installation progress and reporting issues, risks or variations
Completing installation reports and associated project documentation
Ensuring all tools, lifting equipment and machinery are certified and compliant
Supporting site surveys and assisting with installation planning
Maintaining strong working relationships with engineers, project managers and contractors
Required Experience
Minimum 5+ years experience in industrial mechanical installations
Experience working with conveyors, pneumatics and mechanical fitting
Experience supervising engineers or installation teams
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and layout schematics
Experience working with Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Experience with rigging, slinging and overhead crane operations
Background in mechanical piping, steel structures and mechanical-civil interfaces
Strong communication and organisational skills
Experience using IT systems for reporting, job planning and timesheets
Full UK Driving Licence
Flexibility to travel and work away when required
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
CSCS Card
Overhead Crane / Rigging / Slinging certification
Desirable
SSSTS
RTITB Forklift Licence
IPAF / MEWP (3a / 3b)
What’s On Offer
Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial engineering projects across the UK
Long-term career opportunity within a growing engineering organisation
Career progression into senior supervisory or project management roles
Ongoing technical development and training
This position would suit candidates with backgrounds such as Mechanical Installation Supervisor, Mechanical Site Supervisor, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Installation Engineer or Mechanical Project Installation Engineer.
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