Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor
Hemel Hempstead
January 2025 Start
18 Month Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Supervisor to join a National M&E Contractor on a commercial project in Hemel Hempsted.

Job Purpose:
The role will be a site based role, with critical responsibility for overseeing the mechanical testing regime including drainage and water systems, heating and steam systems, ventilation and air conditioning, water, including installation. You will also assist the service to work with contractors, both internally and externally to enable projects to be seen through to completion.

Duties:
* Liaise with colleagues and supervisors on timeframe and labour requirement
* You will be required to respond to mechanical issues as they occur.
* Gather information about the mechanical installation and all potential surprises.
* Devise a clear energy monitoring strategy.
* Oversee plumbers or mechanical subcontractors.
* Complete mechanical site safety audits and mechanical completion paperwork
* Ensure safe working practices and mechanical safety rules are followed by plumbers on site.
* Ensure plumbers' job sheets are collected.
* Ensure all paperwork is completed as required
* Ensure Outlook calendar is kept up to date
* Reporting on a daily basis with site issues or progression.
* Assist teams with resolving matters arising.
* Cover other supervisors, as required.
* Identify corrective actions and implementation of countermeasures to maximise productivity.
* Ensure relevant materials and consumables are identified, sourced and delivered in a timely manner to minimise project disruptions maintaining records and controlling stock.
* Maintain effective health and safety systems, including completion of risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, etc.

Education/Skills:
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Good diagnostic skills are essential as well as the ability to design solutions for any remedial works on mechanical systems.
* Good literacy skills
* City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent
* CSCS/PMES card
* SSSTS or SMSTS
* Proactive thinking with an enthusiastic character
* Well organised and able to meet deadlines
* Excellent people management skills