MK-Search have partnered with a very well respected M&E contractor with a turnover of circa £40m who under new leadership have very exciting and clear further growth plans delivering across the commercial, fit out and healthcare space alongside market leading main contractors who are looking for a mechanical site manager to join their team to initially deliver a notable £9m M&E commercial fit out scheme in Buckinghamshire.
Joining from the very beginning of the delivering phase you will report to a talented mechanical project manager, tasked with taking control of the day to day management of specific mechanical packages through to PC.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities on-site. • Manage direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to project plans and safety standards. • Liaise with clients and main contractors, project managers, and other site trades. • Monitor and enforce health & safety compliance, including RAMS, toolbox talks, PPE checks, and site inductions. • Track progress against programme, identify risks or delays, and report to project management. • Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, time sheets, and material / plant requisitions. • Participate in site meetings and inspections, including snagging and handover preparations • Read and interpret drawings to ensure installations capture design construction issue drawings and specifications. • Management of orders for pipework fittings and hire of plant. • Assist with mechanical testing, commissioning support, and fault resolution. • Ensure works meets quality standards and regulatory requirements. • In some circumstances there will be a requirement to undertake installation of pipework and general plumbing installations to meet with a project arrangement. Candidate
Requirements:
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Pipefitting • CSCS card – Skilled Worker (Gold) or Supervisor (Black) • SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred or willing to obtain) • First Aid at Work (preferred) • Full UK driving licence Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical building services. • Experience managing site-based installations on live construction projects. • Pipefitting or plumbing background with hands-on installation skills • Good understanding and knowledge of mechanical commercial systems. Skills: • Ability to manage and motivate small teams. • Strong understanding of construction site operations and H&S standards • Good communication and problem-solving skills • Able to read and work from mechanical drawings and specifications. • Microsoft literate, with experience in Microsoft Office Word/Excel and communicating via email.
Sign off to pay an attractive salary (or day rate) with an opportunity to join an interesting project with a company who have a very busy order book for the coming years and can outline a clear and achievable promotion path to project manager level and beyond