Mechanical Site Supervisor

Progressive Recruitment
London
4 days ago
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Mechanical Site Supervisor
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary:

Up to £60,000 basic
Benefits:
£4,800 annual car allowance
Mobility allowance for those living 50+ miles from site

10% uplift on salary
£1,450 per month tax free living-away payment

Early Friday finish at around lunchtime
Long-term programme with expected multi-year continuity
Progressive GE & one of the UK's largest independent Engineering & Services Contractors are recruiting for a Mechanical Site Supervisor, for a major programme of works up at Barrow-in-Furness, specifically around Building Services for Submarine Manufacturing Facilities (including HVAC, MEP & Mechanical Services for New Buildings).
This client works across major infrastructure, energy and technology projects nationwide with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building services on complex regulated sites.
With steady growth over many years, they invest heavily in training so they offer stable long-term careers with a reliable pipeline of work. Their culture is straightforward and engineering-led which means they value practical people who take pride in getting things built properly.

MECHANICAL SITE SUPERVISOR ROLE
This

Mechanical Site Supervisor

role will suit someone who enjoys proper hands-on mechanical engineering and prefers being on site each day rather than sat behind a desk.

You will be joining a respected engineering contractor delivering a major Navy upgrade project within a nuclear-regulated environment. The work is part of a wider programme to modernise the

Barrow - in - Furness

site so it can support future submarine production commitments. It is secure, strategically important and offers genuine long-term stability.

The team is delivering a multi-disciplinary M&E package worth around £10 million for this phase with more work expected to follow. You will be joining a well-structured site team where practical experience, reliability and a steady approach are valued highly.

The Mechanical Site Supervisor Role Involves:
Delivering building-services focused mechanical installation
Supporting daily activity across lighting, HVAC, pipework, chillers, security fencing and civil interfaces tied to mechanical packages
Working closely with supervisors to maintain progress, safety checks and quality standards
Solving practical issues on site and keeping work fronts moving
Ensuring tasks are carried out safely within nuclear-regulated requirements

They Are Looking For:
British Nationals only due to nuclear regulatory rules
Able to meet BPSS security checks
Strong background in mechanical building services
Experience in regulated settings such as nuclear, defence or energy is ideal
Apprentice-trained or vocational route valued
HNC / HND / Degree or Qualified By Experience
Confident working in a boots-on-the-ground engineering role
Comfortable coordinating site activity and supporting daily delivery

Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday
Early start on Monday
Early finish on Friday around lunchtime
Long-term programme with consistent pipeline expected

This

Mechanical Site Supervisor

position suits someone seeking stability plus meaningful work within a major national upgrade programme. It is also ideal for candidates across the North West who are happy to live away in or near

Barrow - in - Furness

during the week and take advantage of the enhanced mobility package.

Location recap:

Barrow - in - Furness
Commutable from (circa 60 mins): Barrow- in - Furness ,

Ulverston, Dalton-in-Furness, Millom, Grange-over-Sands, Kendal, Lancaster, South Lakes, wider North Lancashire
Why it might interest you:

Major Navy upgrade project, long-term security, strong mobility package, early Friday finish, hands-on mechanical site engineering with real responsibility

If this sounds like a good fit please apply below.
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