Senior Mechanical Site Manager

Position: Senior Mechanical Site Manager (Permanent)
Location: Elmbridge

Mechanical Project Manager

Location:

Watford / London & South East
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance / Company Vehicle + Travel Expenses

Overview

A specialist mechanical services contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to deliver mechanical building services projects within hospital and healthcare environments. This role requires a technically strong professional with proven experience managing wet services packages and operating within live, operational healthcare settings.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the high standards required in healthcare facilities.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage mechanical projects from inception through to final handover within hospital and healthcare environments

* Take full ownership of wet services packages, including LTHW, CHW, DHW, CW, drainage, boosted water systems, and associated plant

* Plan and manage project programmes, resources, and sequencing, particularly within live healthcare settings

* Coordinate closely with internal commercial, procurement, and design teams

* Manage mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors

* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, NHS Trusts, consultants, and internal stakeholders

* Ensure full compliance with HTMs, HBNs, Water Regulations, and healthcare-specific standards

* Oversee cost control, variations, and commercial reporting

* Ensure strict adherence to health & safety, infection control, and permit-to-work procedures

* Lead commissioning, witness testing, certification, O&M manuals, and final handover

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within hospitals or healthcare environments

* Strong technical expertise in wet services and associated mechanical systems

* Experience working in live hospital environments with minimal disruption

* Good working knowledge of HTM / HBN guidance and healthcare compliance requirements

* Strong commercial and contractual awareness

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Qualifications

* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification

* Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Building Services, Plumbing, or equivalent

* Relevant technical or construction management qualifications desirable