Site Supervisor

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading UK mechanical engineering company who have an opportunity for a Site Supervisor to join their team in East Suffolk.

The successful candidate will provide site-based supervisory support across multiple projects, predominantly along the M4/M5 corridor. The role will involve working closely with the Project Managers and site teams to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of HVAC&R projects.

This position would suit an experienced HVAC&R Engineer or Supervisor looking to develop their career, with the opportunity to progress into project management.

• Provide effective supervisory support to the Contracts team to assist with the accurate and timely delivery of projects.
• Responsible for site set-ups, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), health and safety inspections and required weekly site walk rounds.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings as required.
• Provide hands‑on site assistance with coordination, clashes and weekly planning to ensure site labour can work productively.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and other trades to assist with day‑to‑day coordination.
• Request and organise material and equipment deliveries, ensuring items arrive on site as planned.
• Act as an additional on‑site point of contact for clients.
• Monitor labour requirements and ensure the correct labour levels are on the right projects at the right times, liaising with the Project Manager as required.
• Manage the successful completion of required contract documentation, including commissioning documentation, before site teams complete works.
• Witness commissioning activities and assist with the investigation and resolution of any shortfalls or problems identified.
• Proactively arrange and attend customer and site meetings to provide updates and ensure project requirements are being met.
• Manage own workload and diary to ensure allocated projects receive the required level of site support.
• Drive continual improvement in the delivery of projects, identifying and raising opportunities to improve site processes and working practices.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date site records within Procore, including site photographs, inspection sheets, toolbox talks, health and safety records and other relevant project documentation.
• Ensure site records are uploaded to Procore regularly and clearly recorded against the relevant project.
• As the role develops, take responsibility for the management and delivery of small works as part of progression into project management.

• Check installations against approved drawings, specifications and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Inspect materials and equipment on delivery, including correct storage and protection.
• Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), including required inspections, witness points and hold points.
• Arrange, witness and record pipework cut‑out inspections, joint tests and weld inspections where specified.
• Verify pressure, leak and drainage tests are completed and recorded.
• Check service routes, sizes, falls, supports, fixings and allowances for movement.
• Inspect ductwork installations, including cleanliness, sealing and leakage testing.
• Check electrical containment, cabling, terminations, earthing and testing records.
• Inspect insulation, vapour barriers, fire stopping and service identification.
• Confirm adequate access is provided for the operation, maintenance and replacement of plant and equipment.

• SMSTS – essential.
• Relevant CSCS / skill card.
• Minimum of 5 years HVAC&R site experience, including experience as a Lead Engineer on a project.
• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC&R installations.
• Capable of hands‑on problem solving with the ability to identify practical
• Confident using IT systems and mobile devices for site reporting and record keeping.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental requirements.

• Candidates should have experience working with one or more of the following
• Mechanical disciplines:
• Ventilation
• Electrical
• Air Conditioning
• Refrigeration
• Heating / Plumbing