Mechanical Site Manager

King and Moffatt
Kettering
2 weeks ago
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Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare,Commercial,Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

From design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce provide our clients with an efficient, reliable and best in class service.

A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe.

Job Description

Due to the continued growth, we are now looking for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager in Kettering.

This role reports to the Project/Contracts Manager and will involve liaising daily with suppliers, Site Supervisors, Project Managers, EHSQ Advisors and Subcontractors.

  • Oversee the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical building services.
  • Ensure all relevant permits are in place.
  • Conduct inspections and tests to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
  • Liaise with main contractors and the client-based site team.
  • Ensure on-site delivery and compliance of EHSQ, RAMS, PPE etc.
  • On-site coordination of plant hire, tools, and labour.
  • Oversee and manage labour and subcontractors.
  • Update appropriate information to progress report.
  • Maintaining K&M Document Management System.
  • Communicate changes to the Project team.
  • Maintain project quality reporting and monitoring.

Qualifications

  • Relevant trade qualifications in or further education qualification mechanical building services
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience
  • Previous experience in a Mechanical Supervisor/Manager or similar role
  • Project Management experience beneficial
  • Computer literate with exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to do some travel if/when required

Additional Information

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King and Moffatt, we also offer the following:

  • Professional Development support
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Bike to work scheme

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve


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