Mechanical Senior Supervisor

VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED
London
1 day ago
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Who we are

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility, our approach to projects always prioritises the best interests of our clients, our people, and the environment.

At VVB, our CORE Values define who we are, guiding our behaviours and decision-making across all levels. These values arent just principles - they represent the pillars of our company vision.

C Care & Collaboration
O Opportunity & Ownership
R Responsibility & Respect
E Excellence & End Result Focus

About the Anthro JV:
The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for Londons state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

Why join VVB:

  • Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
  • Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
  • Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
  • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
  • Generous pension scheme
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)

About the Role:

The Senior Mechanical Senior Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of OOC works including all stages from installation testing and commissioning. Supervision of Mechanical installations through out assigned projects to ensure the safety of the installation team , whilst successful deliver to the program and desired standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Control of installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability.
  • Completion of shift reports accurately so the commercial team to track design changes and variances.
  • Working with the delivery manager to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programmes are maintained.
  • Control of the site day to day works and report progress to Delivery Manager
  • Supervision of subcontractor works as appropriate
  • Ensure works comply with VVB and client quality management systems
  • Liaise with specialist on site sub-contractors for site installations
  • manage the filling in and completion of handover documentation to the required project standards
  • Ensure that all commissioning activities are carried out safely and by competent persons only.
  • Maintain and co-ordinate the red-line and as-built drawings and process in-line with the VVB and client processes
  • Manage the day to day activates of all the labour on site and perform daily start of shift briefs
  • Manage all the supervisors / chargehands reporting up stream of issues
  • Assisting with site solutions and the design team
  • Assisting with positioning of plant
  • Attend meetings for interface between VVB and the client
  • Completion of daily reports required by the projects

REQUIREMENTS

  • NVQ or equivalent level 3 in mechanical pipe fitting / industrial plumbing
  • SSSTS/SMSTS
  • CSCS Card
  • Knowledge of relevant pipework install and relevant standards.
  • Knowledge of planning and how to structure site works
  • Knowledge of setting personnel to work
  • MS Office skills including Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Why Join Anthro?

By joining us, youll be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering innovative engineering solutions for one of Europes largest infrastructure projects. We offer:

  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • The chance to work on a high-profile, state-of-the-art project.
  • Career development and opportunities to grow with the business.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and share our commitment to excellence, wed love to hear from you!


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