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.

• 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.

• 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.

• SSSTS or SMSTS

• CSCS Gold or Black Card

• First Aid at Work

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Services or equivalent trade qualification

• 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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