Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Oxford, London & South
Salary: Highly Competitive (dependant on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working hours: 8-5, Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager / Operations Director.
The Role
Responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of mechanical installations across multiple projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Typically overseeing 1-2 projects at a time, working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and site teams on commercial mechanical projects up to the value of £2m (Mechanical) – Offices, Healthcare, Higher Education, Museums, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising all site‑based mechanical activities, including HVAC, public health, and pipework installations, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and current regulations
- Ensuring health, safety & welfare is maintained and adhered to at all times on site, including conducting toolbox talks, site inductions, and regular safety inspections
- Coordinating and managing subcontract labour, materials, and site logistics to support efficient delivery of projects
- Assisting the Project Manager in planning and delivering projects from pre‑start through to completion and handover
- Monitoring site progress against programme and reporting updates, risks, and issues to the Project Manager
- Ensuring all mechanical installations meet required quality standards, including inspections, pressure testing, flushing, and snagging
- Supporting the commissioning process, ensuring systems are installed and ready for commissioning and handover
- Maintaining accurate site records, including daily reports, site diaries, RAMS, and quality documentation
- Attending site meetings with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors as required
- Providing technical guidance and support to mechanical trades, including pipefitters, plumbers, and HVAC engineers
- Assisting in identifying and reporting variations and site changes
- Supporting the preparation of operation & maintenance manuals and handover documentation
- Working across multiple project sites with occasional visits to the Oxford office
The Company
100 years' experience delivering MEP projects in London and surrounding areas
Offices based in Oxford and Southampton
Approximately 130 employees
£25m annual turnover
Requirements
- 3-5+ years' experience working as a Mechanical Supervisor or Senior Mechanical Tradesperson within commercial projects
- Experience delivering mechanical installations (HVAC, public health, pipework) on projects ideally up to £1m-£2m value
- Gold CSCS Card
- SSSTS/SMSTS required
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and relevant regulations and standards
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
What You'll Get
- Highly competitive salary
- Company vehicle with fuel card
- Tools & Plant allowance
- Company pension
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities for candidates who demonstrate capability and ambition
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