Mechanical Site Manager
Salary: £50-60k pa + Car + Bonus + Benefits Package
Location: Mostly West Midlands and surrounding counties - Single Allocated Site
Type: Permanent
An established UK mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical works on a single live project.
This is a senior on-site role, acting as the principal mechanical lead and day-to-day decision-maker, bridging the gap between Site Supervision and Project Management. You will be accountable for safe delivery, programme control, quality, coordination and on-site client interface.
The Role
Site Management & Programme
Full day-to-day management of mechanical works on a single project site
Planning and coordinating activities in line with the agreed programme
Producing short-term lookaheads and managing daily/weekly site coordination
Monitoring progress, identifying risks and escalating constraints where required
Coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials and plant
Health, Safety & Compliance
Acting as the on-site lead for health & safety
Ensuring compliance with CDM, statutory requirements and site procedures
Managing RAMS, COSHH, permits, inductions and toolbox talks
Carrying out inspections, audits and closing out actions
Investigating and reporting incidents and near misses
Quality & Technical Delivery
Ensuring installations meet drawings, specifications and approved submissions
Managing QA inspections, benchmarks and testing
Supporting technical problem-solving and interface coordination
Managing snagging, defects and final quality close-out
Ensuring red-line drawings, QA records and certification are completed
Commercial Awareness
Monitoring labour, plant and material usage against allowances
Maintaining productivity and cost awareness on site
Identifying and reporting variations or scope changes
Supporting valuations through accurate progress reporting
Avoiding unplanned procurement outside agreed scope
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Leading site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors
Acting as the main on-site point of contact for client and consultants
Maintaining high standards of professionalism and site presentation
Promoting a positive safety, quality and delivery-focused culture
Logistics & Reporting
Managing site logistics, deliveries and material control
Escalating long-lead or procurement risks
Maintaining site diaries, progress reports and records
Supporting handover documentation and O&M manuals
Experience & Requirements
Essential
Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager, Senior Supervisor or similar
Strong background in mechanical services installations
Good working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
SMSTS
Desirable
CSCS (Management level)
First Aid at Work
Experience on commercial and/or industrial projects
What's on Offer
Long-term project stability on a single site
Clear authority and ownership of site delivery
Supportive project and contracts management structure
Competitive salary/package (dependent on experience)
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