Job summary

Water - Thames Valley Region

Full Time / Perm

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + package

Key skills required for this role

Mechanical Site Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor

Important

Mechanical Site Supervisor

Job description

As a Mechanical Site Supervisor in the water sector, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating the mechanical aspects of our water infrastructure projects. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and strong problem-solving abilities will be essential in ensuring the successful execution of projects while adhering to high-quality standards and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical technicians and tradespeople on-site, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence.
• Project Oversight: Coordinate and oversee all mechanical activities on-site, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Technical Expertise: Provide expert guidance and support in the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems, pumps, pipelines, and related equipment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and contractors, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical activities within the broader project scope.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and inspect work progress to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, industry standards, and safety protocols.
• Problem Solving: Quickly address and resolve any mechanical issues or challenges that may arise during construction, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work activities, equipment maintenance, and project milestones, contributing to comprehensive project documentation.
• Health and Safety: Promote a strong safety culture on-site, identifying and mitigating potential hazards, and ensuring that all work is conducted in accordance with relevant safety regulations.

What the client needs from you:

• Clean and wastewater mechanical installation and commissioning experience.
• Capable of being appointed as authorised person for isolation and permit to work purposes.
• The mechanical supervisor is responsible for the installation supervision and to support/assist with commissioning of mechanical equipment.
• The mechanical supervisor will be responsible for equipment alignment checks, pressure testing and other mechanical quality assurance issues on site.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification, Site supervisors' qualification, CSCS card.
• Water industry experience from a main contractor background - Essential.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

We look forward to receiving your application!