Senior Mechanical Site Manager in Manchester

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Great opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Site Manager with experience in high value M&E jobs in commercial to take on an iconic Manchester development.

Hours: 41 hours per week

Location: Predominantly North West, across various sites

Salary: £50,000+ per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits: Car allowance, pension scheme, health insurance and ongoing support

Reports to: Project/Operations Manager

Works with: Sub-contractors, suppliers, clients, utility providers, and local authorities

Role Purpose

Responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring high standards of health & safety, quality, presentation, and programme delivery. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate H&S documentation and ensure all personnel are properly inducted.
• Lead, support, and motivate site teams; provide coaching and performance management.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure work meets required standards and specifications.
• Oversee site presentation, security, stock control and site administration.
• Coordinate build programmes, resources, deliveries, and weekly/fortnightly planning.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams; attend meetings and provide progress reports.
• Review and approve RAMS, installation programmes, testing and O&M documents.
• Prepare required site documentation including diaries, allocation sheets, delay records and SHE documents.
• Support design coordination and ensure compliance with building regulations and warranty provider requirements.
• Control site costs and ensure work is delivered within budget.

Person Requirements

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate teams and manage subcontractors
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to high standards

Essential Qualifications

• CITB SMSTS
• First Aid at Work

Desirable Qualifications

• Scaffold Appreciation
• LOLER
• CIOB membership/qualification

Experience

• Proven experience managing site teams (including Site Managers/ASMs)
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and health & safety legislation
• Experience working on high value commercial and residential M&E jobs

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Construction