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Mechanical Supervisor

EQUANS
Lincolnshire
1 week ago
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Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans is a Bouygues group company.


General Overview

Equans is recruiting for a Mechanical Supervisor to be based in Lincolnshire, to supervise works on heating systems, including Air Source Heat Pumps across the region within social housing. This is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.


What will you deliver?

  • Supervise and coordinate all mechanical installation works on site, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and health and safety requirements.
  • Plan and allocate work to mechanical operatives and subcontractors, monitoring progress and resolving issues that may impact project delivery.
  • Carry out quality inspections, ensuring mechanical systems meet project standards and client expectations.
  • Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, and other discipline supervisors to coordinate multi‑trade activities.
  • Support commissioning processes and ensure accurate documentation, including test sheets and handover records.
  • Identify and report any design or technical issues to engineering teams for resolution.
  • Ensure all works are undertaken in line with method statements, risk assessments, and permit‑to‑work systems.
  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to apprentices and junior team members.
  • Promote a positive safety culture on site, ensuring compliance with company HSEQ procedures.

What can we offer you?

  • Pension Scheme
  • 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
  • Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes

Who are we looking for?
Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent.
  • Demonstrable experience in supervising mechanical installation works within construction or building services environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of heating systems.
  • Good understanding of HSEQ principles and ability to implement safe systems of work.
  • Experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Desirable

  • Valid CSCS card (Supervisory or Manager level).
  • Gas Safe Registered.
  • Experience working within social housing, public sector, or large‑scale commercial projects.
  • First Aid at Work certification.
  • IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
  • Familiarity with digital site management systems (e.g. Field View, Viewpoint).

Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

  • Full‑time

Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role.


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