Newbury
Mechanical Engineering Site Manager (Security Cleared-SC or DV) Location: Berkshire (site-based, 5 days per week) Salary: £70,000 (ideally) but will go to £80,000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: SC or DV clearance required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Site / Projects Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical engineering (Heating/Plumbing) works on a secure site in Berkshire. This role will suit a technically strong individual with a background in mechanical engineering within a construction environment, particularly across heating, plumbing, and sustainable energy systems. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical solutions related to Heating/Plumbing solution, while managing a team of security-cleared project managers and engineers. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical expertise and strong site management capability. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of mechanical works on a secure construction site, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, • Manage and coordinate teams of security-cleared project managers, engineers, and subcontractors, • Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical systems including:, • Plumbing and heating systems, • Anyone with additional experience with the following will be useful however not essential: Underfloor heating systems, MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Air source and ground source heat pumps, Solar PV etc, • Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety regulations and site procedures, • Review and manage mechanical designs, specifications, and technical submissions, • Act as the key point of contact between stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams, • Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure quality standards are met, • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills: • Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Manager or Site Projects Manager within the construction or building services sector (Fit-out/refurb works), • Strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly plumbing, heating including renewable systems (desirable), • Experience in design and delivering complex mechanical installations in a site-based environment, • Previous experience managing teams, including engineers and project managers, • Strong understanding of mechanical design, installation, and commissioning processes, • Experience working in highly regulated or secure environments is highly desirable, • Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or Heating Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent), • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – essential or highly desirable, • Valid CSCS card – essential, • SC or DV clearance (active or previously held and eligible to reinstate) – essential Additional Requirements • Must be able to work on-site in Berkshire full-time, • Willingness to undergo or maintain security clearance as required, • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance What’s on Offer • Competitive salary package (£70k–£80k), • Opportunity to work on a high-profile, secure project, • Long-term, stable permanent position, • Leadership role with scope to influence delivery and team performance