Job Description
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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