Mechanical Site Manager

Mechanical Site Managers – Gatwick Location: Gatwick Airport Type: Site Based Project: Major Decarbonisation & Building Services Programme We are looking for two experienced Mechanical Site Managers to join a major decarbonisation programme at Gatwick Airport. These roles will be heavily involved in the pre-construction and delivery stages & you will oversee intervention works across both the North & South Terminals. You will be working on plant rooms and outerlying services; making modifications to mechanical plant; AHU's, heat exchanges, associated pipework & controls etc. working between site, design and project teams to ensure mechanical solutions are practical, coordinated and buildable within a complex live environment.

The Role

• Undertake detailed site surveys and investigations of existing mechanical/building services installations.
• Review and understand mechanical design, drawings and specifications, identifying potential issues before works commence.
• Work closely with design teams to develop buildable and practical solutions.
• Lead reviews of buildability, spatial requirements, interfaces and mechanical coordination.
• Identify clashes, constraints and design issues and work with the wider team to resolve them.
• Support installation methodologies, sequencing and construction programmes.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors throughout delivery.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other disciplines and existing live services.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and in accordance with design and quality requirements.

About You

• Experienced Mechanical Site Manager / Senior Mechanical Supervisor with a strong building services background.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical systems, installation and construction methodology.
• Confident reading and interpreting detailed mechanical drawings and design information.
• Strong understanding of buildability and coordination, with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Comfortable undertaking site surveys and assessing existing installations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively between design, project and site teams.
• Experience working on complex refurbishment, retrofit or live environments would be advantageous.
• Airport, energy, decarbonisation, heat pump or renewable energy experience would be a bonus, but is not essential.
• SMSTS qualified.
• 3-day First Aid at Work qualified.
• Valid CSCS card. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a major UK decarbonisation programme, helping translate innovative mechanical designs into safe, practical and deliverable solutions on site