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
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Manage daily mechanical site activities and installation programmes.
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Supervise direct labour and specialist subcontractors.
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Ensure compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
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Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and site briefings.
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Monitor installation quality, snagging and defect close-out.
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Liaise with the Project Manager, design teams and client representatives.
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Coordinate materials, plant, deliveries and logistics.
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Maintain site records, progress reports and as-built information.
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Support commissioning and final handover activities.
Experience Required
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Demonstrable experience as a Mechanical Site Manager / Supervisor on M&E projects.
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Commercial or education sector experience desirable.
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Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework, plant rooms and mechanical services.
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Ability to lead teams and maintain programme momentum.
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SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred.
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Strong communication and organisational skills