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mechanical site manager - bristol.
Mechanical Site Manager - Bristol.
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Mechanical Site Manager (HVAC / Building Services)Location: Bristol City Centre
Contract Type: 12-month freelance / contract
Day Rate: £275 - £290 per day
Project Value: £3m Mechanical Package
Reporting To: Visiting Project Director
Team Size: 25-30 operatives (Plumbing, Ventilation, AC teams)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a £3m building services package on a large commercial project in Bristol City Centre.
You will act as the on-site lead for all mechanical works, coordinating and managing subcontract labour across HVRF, plumbing, ventilation, and associated building services disciplines. The role sits within a subcontractor environment and requires strong site leadership, coordination, and delivery focus.
You will be responsible for managing multiple trade gangs, ensuring programme adherence, quality control, health & safety compliance, and smooth coordination with the main contractor and visiting project director.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day site delivery of all mechanical building services works
- Manage and coordinate approx. 25-30 operatives across:
- HVRF installation teams
- Ventilation ductwork teams
- Plumbing & pipefitting teams
- Oversee installation of:
- AHUs (Air Handling Units)
- HVRF systems
- Domestic Hot Water (DHW) systems
- Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, drawings, and specifications
- Attend and contribute to site meetings with main contractor and client team
- Manage subcontract labour performance, sequencing, and productivity
- Enforce strict Health & Safety compliance on site
- Complete site reporting, progress updates, and coordination documentation
- Coordinate materials, logistics, and site deliveries
- Support commissioning readiness and handover processes
Required Experience
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager on large-scale building services projects
- Strong background in:
- Plumbing & pipefitting
- Heating systems
- Ventilation / ductwork
- HVRFinstallation
- Previous experience working on subcontractor packages within main contractor environments
- Exposure to commercial or large residential developments (ideally £1m mechanical packages)
- Strong understanding of site coordination, sequencing, and trade management
- Experience working with AHUs, HVRF systems, and DHW systems
Essential Certifications
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- CSCS Card (Black or Gold preferred)
- Valid First Aid at Work
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership of multiple trade gangs
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Commercial awareness of programme-driven delivery
- Confident reporting into senior project leadership
- Strong H&S enforcement mindset
- Calm, organised, and delivery-focused under pressure
Drop me a line: zain.m@buildspaceuk.com
