Technical Mechanical Supervisor

  • QB SQUARE
  • 13/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Mechanical Supervisor

Type of Employment: Permanent

Location: Cambridge to the South East (must be willing to travel across this region)

Salary: £55,000 £60,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

An established and growing mechanical services contractor is seeking Technical Mechanical Supervisors to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for time-served commercial plumbers or pipefitters with a strong heating and ventilation background who are looking to step into a supervisory or management position.

Candidates who are currently on the tools and looking to progress into site management are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervision of direct and sub-con Operatives, plant and equipment, to ensure that they carry out duties required and work efficiently and effectively within the requirements of the Company.

  • To ensure that works are completed to the required Company standard and within projected time-scale, costs and technical requirements.

  • Carry out inspections of works in progress and completed works, schedule additional works and monitor progress.

  • Monitor performance of Operatives within specific contracts, undertake surveys and prepare reports.

  • Monitor operatives to ensure compliance with quality, H&S and performance targets.

  • Ensure that statutory obligations in relation to Gas Safety Regulations and any other regulation that is specific to your area of operation.

  • To be aware of the exact disposition of all Operatives and sub-contractors in the field and their availability, to control and liaise with sub-contractors and Operatives in the field to ensure that all aspects of the Operatives and sub-contractors function is fully resourced and serviced to maintain maximum efficiency.

  • To act as a liaison between Operatives in the field and the PMs within the dept, so that problems and issues can be dealt with effectively and efficiently.

  • Keeping records as required and where appropriate.

  • To report on a regular basis within the requirements of the PM on the status of all works within the Department to identify, in good time, problems of time-scale or resources.

  • To ensure that all work carried out complies with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act .

Requirements

  • Time-served Commercial Plumber or Pipefitter.

  • Strong experience in heating and ventilation systems.

  • Previous supervisory experience is desirable but not essential.

  • Suitable for operatives looking to transition from tools into management.

  • Good communication and leadership skills.

  • Ability to work across multiple sites within the Cambridge to South East region.

Package

  • Competitive salary of £55,000 £60,000 depending on experience.

  • Permanent position with a growing mechanical services contractor.

  • Opportunity for career progression into management.

If you are an experienced mechanical operative ready to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you.