Mechanical Supervisor

Role: Mechanical Site Supervisor

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Location: Boston, Lincolnshire

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Contract Type: Contract

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Sector: Building Services / Mechanical Engineering

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The Role

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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.

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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\n

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

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

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  Oversee the installation of:

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    Biomass boiler systems

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    Air source heat pumps

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    Gas-fired plant

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    Pressurisation units

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    Buffer vessels

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    Pumps and associated mechanical equipment

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    Large-diameter carbon steel pipework systems

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  Manage labour resources, materials, plant, and subcontractors.

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

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

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

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

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

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  Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve site issues.

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Requirements\n

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

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  Strong technical understanding of:

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    LTHW systems

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    Heating and energy centre installations

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    Carbon steel pipework

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    Plant room construction

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    Mechanical commissioning processes

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    Valve and pump installations

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  Experience supervising teams of up to 25 operatives.

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

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  Previous healthcare or live environment experience would be advantageous.

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Qualifications\n

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  SSSTS or SMSTS

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  CSCS Gold or Black Card

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  First Aid at Work

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  NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Services or equivalent trade qualification

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What's on Offer\n

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  Long-term contract opportunity through to 2028.

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  Non-working supervisory role on a flagship healthcare project.

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  Competitive hourly rate.

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

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

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