Mechanical Site Manager

Location: Warwickshire

Mechanical Site Manager

Salary: £50-60k pa + Car + Bonus + Benefits Package

Location:

Mostly West Midlands and surrounding counties - Single Allocated Site
Type:
Permanent

An established UK mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical works on a single live project.

This is a senior on-site role, acting as the principal mechanical lead and day-to-day decision-maker, bridging the gap between Site Supervision and Project Management. You will be accountable for safe delivery, programme control, quality, coordination and on-site client interface.

The Role

Site Management & Programme

Full day-to-day management of mechanical works on a single project site

Planning and coordinating activities in line with the agreed programme

Producing short-term lookaheads and managing daily/weekly site coordination

Monitoring progress, identifying risks and escalating constraints where required

Coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials and plant

Health, Safety & Compliance

Acting as the on-site lead for health & safety

Ensuring compliance with CDM, statutory requirements and site procedures

Managing RAMS, COSHH, permits, inductions and toolbox talks

Carrying out inspections, audits and closing out actions

Investigating and reporting incidents and near misses

Quality & Technical Delivery

Ensuring installations meet drawings, specifications and approved submissions

Managing QA inspections, benchmarks and testing

Supporting technical problem-solving and interface coordination

Managing snagging, defects and final quality close-out

Ensuring red-line drawings, QA records and certification are completed

Commercial Awareness

Monitoring labour, plant and material usage against allowances

Maintaining productivity and cost awareness on site

Identifying and reporting variations or scope changes

Supporting valuations through accurate progress reporting

Avoiding unplanned procurement outside agreed scope

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Leading site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors

Acting as the main on-site point of contact for client and consultants

Maintaining high standards of professionalism and site presentation

Promoting a positive safety, quality and delivery-focused culture

Logistics & Reporting

Managing site logistics, deliveries and material control

Escalating long-lead or procurement risks

Maintaining site diaries, progress reports and records

Supporting handover documentation and O&M manuals

Experience & Requirements

Essential

Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager, Senior Supervisor or similar

Strong background in mechanical services installations

Good working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM

Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

SMSTS

Desirable

CSCS (Management level)

First Aid at Work

Experience on commercial and/or industrial projects

What's on Offer

Long-term project stability on a single site

Clear authority and ownership of site delivery

Supportive project and contracts management structure

Competitive salary/package (dependent on experience)