Mechanical Site Manager

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.