Mechanical Site Manager — CAT B Lab Conversion (Semi-Occupied, Phased)
Project: £3m CAT B lab conversion (office → laboratory)
Role Type: Site-based, full time (M–F, 07:30–16:30)
Team Setup: You as the on-site lead, with a Project Manager visiting 2–3 days/week and an Operations Manager visiting at least once per week.
Duration: 18-month phased programme (each work area unoccupied during its phase)
The Project
Delivery of a high-spec CAT B laboratory conversion within a semi-occupied building. Scope includes new and modified plant room, VRF AC, ductwork, fan coil units, domestic plumbing, toilets, kitchens, clean rooms, and specialist lab equipment—covering HVAC and plumbing packages end-to-end.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead day-to-day site operations, driving safety, quality and programme on a live environment project.
* Coordinate M&E trades and specialist lab contractors; sequence phased works to protect building users.
* Chair daily briefings and weekly progress meetings; maintain look-ahead plans with PM and Ops.
* Set, brief and enforce RAMS, permits to work, isolations/LOTO, and site logistics.
* Monitor install quality, sign-off inspections/ITPs, and manage snag/defect close-out.
* Keep crisp records: diaries, progress photos, red-lines, material call-offs and short-interval plans.
* Interface with building management and stakeholders to minimise disruption in semi-occupied areas.
* Support testing, commissioning, demonstrations and handover documentation.
You’ll need
* SSSTS — essential
* M&E site experience — preferred (office D&B/lab/fit-out experience advantageous)
* First Aid — desirable
* Confident with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word) and basic digital site tools
* A track record running M&E sites in occupied or semi-occupied environments
Hours & Logistics
* 07:30–16:30, Monday–Friday (site-based)
* Phased delivery over 18 months; work areas unoccupied during each phase
If you’re a hands-on M&E Site Manager who can run a tight, safe programme in a live environment and deliver lab-grade quality, we’d like to hear from you