Mechanical Supervisor

Role:

Mechanical Site Supervisor Location:

Boston, Lincolnshire Contract Type:

Contract Sector:

Building Services / Mechanical Engineering The Role An experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor is required to support the delivery of a major NHS decarbonisation project involving the replacement of steam services with modern Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) infrastructure across a live hospital campus. This is a non-working supervisory role overseeing mechanical installation teams delivering complex plant room refurbishments, energy centre upgrades, and large-scale carbon steel pipework installations. The successful candidate will supervise labour resources, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with the project's technical specifications. Key Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities across multiple work areas.

Coordinate installation teams working on plant rooms, energy centres, risers, and distribution networks.

Oversee the installation of: Biomass boiler systems

Air source heat pumps

Gas-fired plant

Pressurisation units

Buffer vessels

Pumps and associated mechanical equipment

Large-diameter carbon steel pipework systems

Manage labour resources, materials, plant, and subcontractors.

Ensure installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.

Carry out quality inspections and ensure compliance with QA procedures and ITPs.

Support pressure testing, flushing, chemical dosing, commissioning, and handover activities.

Deliver toolbox talks and maintain the highest standards of health and safety.

Liaise with site management teams, commissioning engineers, and client representatives.

Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve site issues.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience supervising mechanical building services installations on commercial, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

Strong technical understanding of: LTHW systems

Heating and energy centre installations

Carbon steel pipework

Plant room construction

Mechanical commissioning processes

Valve and pump installations

Experience supervising teams of up to 25 operatives.

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and installation details.

Previous healthcare or live environment experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS Gold or Black Card

First Aid at Work

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Services or equivalent trade qualification

What's on Offer

Long-term contract opportunity through to 2028.

Non-working supervisory role on a flagship healthcare project.

Competitive hourly rate.

Immediate interview process via Teams followed by site-based meeting.

Opportunity to work on one of the region's largest mechanical decarbonisation schemes.

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