Mechanical Site Manager

Mechanical Site Manager — CAT B Lab Conversion (Semi-Occupied, Phased) Project: £3m CAT B lab conversion (office → laboratory) Role Type: Site-based, full time (M–F, 07:30–16:30) Team Setup: You as the on-site lead, with a Project Manager visiting 2–3 days/week and an Operations Manager visiting at least once per week. Duration: 18-month phased programme (each work area unoccupied during its phase) The Project Delivery of a high-spec CAT B laboratory conversion within a semi-occupied building. Scope includes new and modified plant room, VRF AC, ductwork, fan coil units, domestic plumbing, toilets, kitchens, clean rooms, and specialist lab equipment—covering HVAC and plumbing packages end-to-end. What you’ll be doing * Lead day-to-day site operations, driving safety, quality and programme on a live environment project. * Coordinate M&E trades and specialist lab contractors; sequence phased works to protect building users. * Chair daily briefings and weekly progress meetings; maintain look-ahead plans with PM and Ops. * Set, brief and enforce RAMS, permits to work, isolations/LOTO, and site logistics. * Monitor install quality, sign-off inspections/ITPs, and manage snag/defect close-out. * Keep crisp records: diaries, progress photos, red-lines, material call-offs and short-interval plans. * Interface with building management and stakeholders to minimise disruption in semi-occupied areas. * Support testing, commissioning, demonstrations and handover documentation. You’ll need * SSSTS — essential * M&E site experience — preferred (office D&B/lab/fit-out experience advantageous) * First Aid — desirable * Confident with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word) and basic digital site tools * A track record running M&E sites in occupied or semi-occupied environments Hours & Logistics * 07:30–16:30, Monday–Friday (site-based) * Phased delivery over 18 months; work areas unoccupied during each phase If you’re a hands-on M&E Site Manager who can run a tight, safe programme in a live environment and deliver lab-grade quality, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now — send your CV and availability