Mechanical Supervisor

Job Description:

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Leicester

Rate: £280.00 to £300.00 per shift

Start Date: ASAP (Duration is 3 to 4 months)

Key Requirements:

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Related Certificate
• CSCS Card (Essential)
• First Aid (Essential)
• SMSTS (Essential)

Role Overview:
We are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee a mechanical installation projects on a large industrial unit in Leicester. You will be expected to coordinate site activities, ensure adherence to H&S protocols and ensure that all installations meet project design specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day mechanical installation works on a large-scale industrial distribution centre, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Supervise mechanical trades including pipefitters, HVAC installers, plumbers, welders, and specialist subcontractors working on warehouse and logistics systems.
• Manage installation of large-scale HVAC systems, ventilation, heating plant, domestic and above-ground drainage services, compressed air systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure typical to high-bay distribution facilities.
• Coordinate installation of roof-mounted plant, air handling units (AHUs), destratification fans, ductwork, and warehouse environmental control systems.
• Oversee mechanical works within plant rooms and service yards, ensuring correct installation of pumps, pipework, valves, and packaged plant equipment.
• Enforce strict health & safety standards, including permit-to-work systems, hot works, working at height (MEWPs/scissor lifts), lifting operations, and safe isolation procedures.
• Review drawings, BIM models, and technical submittals to identify clashes and ensure coordination with structural steel, sprinkler systems, electrical containment, and conveyor installations.
• Monitor and manage mechanical installation programme to align with sectional handovers and phased warehouse fit-out requirements.
• Coordinate deliveries and cranage of large mechanical plant, ensuring correct positioning, inspection, and compliance with specifications.
• Carry out inspections, pressure testing, duct leakage testing, and pre-commissioning checks to ensure systems meet industrial performance standards.
• Liaise with main contractor, design consultants, and client representatives to resolve technical queries and maintain project progress.
• Maintain detailed site documentation including daily reports, test records, commissioning sheets, and as-built markups.

Contacts to Apply:
Sam Hunter - Fit Out & Interiors Manager: (phone number removed)
Cameron Lally - Senior Resourcer: (phone number removed)