Mechanical Site Manager

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + car allowance

Start Date: June 2025

Overview: Mech Electrics are seeking two experienced Mechanical Site Managers to oversee energy upgrade healthcare projects in the Midlands. Responsibilities will include replacing steam boilers with heat pumps, BMS optimisation, cladding etc. Both projects offer the chance to work at the forefront of 'green' engineering and would suit site managers who have had experience working in university or prison backgrounds. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating all aspects of mechanical installations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency throughout the project’s lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight & Leadership: Lead and supervise the mechanical upgrades to the healthcare sites, managing subcontractors, and operatives to ensure that all mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, heating, etc.) are upgraded in accordance with project specifications, within budget, and on schedule. Collaborate with other site managers to ensure a cohesive approach across all disciplines, identifying potential clashes and ensuring smooth integration of mechanical systems with other trades.
• Health & Safety Management: Ensure all mechanical works are carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations, site-specific safety plans, and company policies. Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, ensure the team is fully trained on safety procedures, and provide toolbox talks as required. Proactively address any potential hazards, escalating issues where necessary to maintain a safe working environment for all site personnel.
• Coordination & Scheduling: Develop, monitor, and update mechanical works programmes in line with the overall project timeline, ensuring that deadlines are met and that resources are efficiently allocated. Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and other trades to ensure the timely delivery and installation of materials, plant, and equipment. Resolve on-site challenges promptly to prevent delays, ensuring that mechanical systems are installed in a logical and efficient sequence.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Conduct regular inspections and audits of mechanical installations to ensure work meets the required standards, design specifications, and regulatory compliance. Oversee the commissioning and testing of mechanical systems to ensure correct operation and compliance with design parameters. Address and resolve any quality issues that arise during the installation phase, ensuring that work is completed to the highest standard.
• Stakeholder Liaison & Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical-related issues on site, providing regular updates to senior project managers, consultants, and other stakeholders. Attend and actively participate in site meetings, progress meetings, and coordination meetings, reporting on mechanical progress, challenges, and any deviations from the programme. Liaise with project engineers and design teams to clarify any technical issues and ensure the installation aligns with the design.
• Cost & Budget Control: Work closely with the project management team to ensure the mechanical works are completed within the allocated budget. Monitor material, plant, and labour costs and address any deviations from the budget, identifying cost-effective solutions where possible. Assist with procurement processes, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and equipment to the site in line with project requirements.
• Subcontractor & Resource Management: Manage the performance of mechanical subcontractors, ensuring that work is completed to specification, within deadlines, and in a safe manner. Organise and oversee the deployment of resources, ensuring that the correct number of skilled operatives are available on site at all times. Ensure that subcontractors are fully briefed on the project’s requirements and that they adhere to site policies and procedures.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure that all mechanical works are fully documented, including reports, certifications, inspection records, and as-built drawings. Keep accurate and up-to-date records of materials, installation schedules, inspections, and tests, and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations. Provide regular reports on mechanical progress, resource usage, safety audits, and any issues to the senior management team.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Good experience in managing mechanical installations & upgrades on large-scale building services projects, within a commercial environment.
• Proven mechanical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing subcontractors and site teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• CSCS Card (Site Manager).
• Ideally, experience with modern building services systems and BIM (Building Information Modelling) or other digital tools.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £55 - £60k per annum.
• Comprehensive company benefits package, including car allowance, pension, healthcare, and other perks.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within a dynamic, growing company.