Mechanical Site Manager

Job Advert: Freelance Mechanical Site Manager Location: Derby, UK Contract Length: 6-12 Months Start Date: Imminent Rate: Competitive (Daily / Hourly Rate dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Freelance Mechanical Site Manager to join our team on a major commercial construction project in Leeds. Spanning a 6 to 12-month term, this contract will see you take full ownership of mechanical installations, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest technical standards from pre-construction through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Operations: Oversee day-to-day mechanical site activities, ensuring adherence to design drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Health & Safety: Maintain strict site safety compliance, review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Schemes), and lead regular toolbox talks and safety audits.
• Contractor Management: Supervise and coordinate mechanical sub-contractors, monitoring their site productivity and progress against the master program.
• Quality & Commissioning: Conduct rigorous quality inspections and oversee the testing, commissioning, and handover documentation processes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise effectively with the Project Manager, client representatives, and design teams to resolve technical site queries quickly.

Requirements

• Extensive experience operating as a Mechanical Site Manager within the UK construction industry.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ Level 6, or strong mechanical trade background).
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Valid First Aid certification.
• Comprehensive understanding of HVAC, public health services, and building regulations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and contract-management abilities.

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