Mechanical Supervisor

Our client, a well-established and expanding contractor with a strong pipeline of secured projects, is seeking an experienced Plumbing Foreman / Mechanical Supervisor to take a leading role on multi-million-pound construction schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with both technical expertise and leadership capability to oversee plumbing operations, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver projects on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and supervise mechanical-biased site teams on new build and commercial projects.

• Interpret and work from technical drawings, plans and specifications.

• Manage daily site activities, liaising closely with site managers, contractors, and other trades.

• Ensure all plumbing works adhere to quality, safety and regulatory standards.

• Effectively plan and allocate manpower, materials, and equipment.

• Deliver toolbox talks and maintain a strong safety culture across the site.

• Report progress and escalate issues to project managers where required.

• Provide guidance, mentoring and on-the-job training to apprentices and qualified plumbers.

• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve on-site challenges efficiently.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Plumbing Foreman / Site Supervisor on large construction sites.

• Solid technical knowledge of mechanical systems, building codes and health & safety regulations.

• Proven leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple teams.

• Confident communicator with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings.

• Recognised Plumbing trade qualification.

• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.

• Flexibility to travel between Bristol and London (occasional overnight stays required).

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

• Private health insurance (including discounted gym membership).

• Cycle to work scheme.

• bonus scheme.

• Company car or car allowance + fuel card.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale projects.