Site Engineer

M&E Site Engineer / Mechanical Engineer
- Retail Fit-Out

Our client is looking for a
hands-on M&E Site Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Plumber
to join their established team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out
mechanical engineering and plumbing works across commercial and retail fit-out projects
, working primarily across the UK.

The role will involve hands-on technical work alongside supporting the Project Manager with
site coordination, project delivery, quality control and technical issues
.

The position would suit an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Plumber who is confident working independently, dealing with clients and project teams, and is interested in developing their career towards
site management and project coordination
.

An
SMSTS qualification would be highly desirable
, as the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on additional site management responsibilities, although this is not essential.

• Mechanical & Plumbing Installation:Carry out mechanical engineering and plumbing works across retail and commercial fit-out projects, ensuring installations are completed to specification, drawings and relevant industry standards.
• Site Coordination & Project Support:Work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate daily site activities, plan works, manage priorities and help ensure projects are delivered on programme.
• Quality Control & Technical Support:Inspect completed works, assist with testing and commissioning, identify and resolve technical issues, and ensure all mechanical and plumbing installations meet the required quality standards.
• Subcontractor & Stakeholder Liaison:Liaise professionally with subcontractors, suppliers, other trades, clients and project teams to coordinate works, resolve site issues and maintain effective communication throughout the project.
• Health & Safety & Site Documentation:Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant H&S requirements, RAMS and site procedures. Assist with inspections, snagging, reporting and maintaining accurate project documentation.

• Proven experience as a
  Mechanical Engineer, Site Engineer, Plumber or similar
• Strong mechanical engineering and plumbing knowledge
• Hands-on experience within commercial environments
• Good understanding of
  Health & Safety and construction site requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team
• Confident dealing with clients, subcontractors and other trades
• Willingness to
  travel UK-wide
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Reliable, technically strong and proactive approach to work

• SMSTS
  - Highly desirable
  and would provide the opportunity to take on additional site management responsibilities
• F-Gas
  - Desirable but not essential
• Relevant mechanical, plumbing or construction qualifications
• Previous
  retail fit-out experience
• Experience working for major national retail clients
• Experience working across multiple UK-wide projects
• Previous experience supporting site management or project coordination

The ideal candidate will be a
hands-on and technically capable Mechanical Engineer / Plumber
who is comfortable working on live commercial and retail fit-out projects.

You will be reliable, organised and confident working independently, while also being able to communicate effectively with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors and other trades.

This role would particularly suit someone who wants to develop beyond purely hands-on engineering and take on
additional site management and project coordination responsibilities
over time.

Experience working on retail projects, particularly for
major national clients such as Marks & Spencer
, would be highly advantageous.

This is a
long-term permanent opportunity
with an established business, offering:

• Permanent employment
• Hourly-paid position
• Company van provided
• UK-wide projects
• Work with major retail and commercial clients
• Opportunity to develop into additional
  Site Management / Project Coordination responsibilities
• Varied projects and a long-term career opportunity within an established business

Role:M&E Site Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Plumber

Base:Leeds

Travel:UK-wide

Employment:Permanent

Pay:Hourly

Company Van:Provided

Reporting To:Project Manager

Main Client:Marks & Spencer

Retail

Experience:

Desirable