Mechanical Site Manager

  • Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
  • Eastbourne, Sussex
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Mechanical Site Manager Freelance

Rate: £300 £350 per day (CIS / Ltd)
Type: Freelance / Contract
Location: Eastbourne

A well-established M&E Sub-Contractor is seeking a Freelance Mechanical Site Manager to support delivery on commercial and education sector projects in Eastbourne. The initial scheme is a £1.7m refurbishment project, with a strong pipeline of follow-on works expected locally.

This is a hands-on site leadership role suited to an experienced Mechanical Site Manager who is confident running day-to-day operations, coordinating labour and subcontractors, and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily mechanical site activities and installation programmes.

  • Supervise direct labour and specialist subcontractors.

  • Ensure compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.

  • Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and site briefings.

  • Monitor installation quality, snagging and defect close-out.

  • Liaise with the Project Manager, design teams and client representatives.

  • Coordinate materials, plant, deliveries and logistics.

  • Maintain site records, progress reports and as-built information.

  • Support commissioning and final handover activities.

Experience Required

  • Demonstrable experience as a Mechanical Site Manager / Supervisor on M&E projects.

  • Commercial or education sector experience desirable.

  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework, plant rooms and mechanical services.

  • Ability to lead teams and maintain programme momentum.

  • SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred.

  • Strong communication and organisational skills.