Mechanical Site Manager

Mechanical Site Manager – Freelance Rate: £300 – £350 per day (CIS / Ltd) Type: Freelance / Contract Location: Eastbourne A well-established M&E Sub-Contractor is seeking a Freelance Mechanical Site Manager to support delivery on commercial and education sector projects in Eastbourne. The initial scheme is a £1.7m refurbishment project, with a strong pipeline of follow-on works expected locally. This is a hands-on site leadership role suited to an experienced Mechanical Site Manager who is confident running day-to-day operations, coordinating labour and subcontractors, and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery. Responsibilities * Manage daily mechanical site activities and installation programmes. * Supervise direct labour and specialist subcontractors. * Ensure compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits and safe systems of work. * Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and site briefings. * Monitor installation quality, snagging and defect close-out. * Liaise with the Project Manager, design teams and client representatives. * Coordinate materials, plant, deliveries and logistics. * Maintain site records, progress reports and as-built information. * Support commissioning and final handover activities. Experience Required * Demonstrable experience as a Mechanical Site Manager / Supervisor on M&E projects. * Commercial or education sector experience desirable. * Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework, plant rooms and mechanical services. * Ability to lead teams and maintain programme momentum. * SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred. * Strong communication and organisational skills