Mechanical Site Project Manager - District Heating / Energy Centre Construction

Job Description

Overview

The Mechanical Site Project Manager is responsible for leading the on-site delivery of district heating and energy centre construction projects, ensuring mechanical works are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the required technical standards. This role oversees subcontractors, coordinates multidisciplinary site activities, manages project resources, and acts as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead the on-site delivery of mechanical systems for district heating networks, energy centres, plantrooms, and associated infrastructure.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, sequencing, logistics, and work fronts to maintain progress against programme.
• Ensure installation aligns with design specifications, project drawings, technical standards, and client requirements.
• Oversee commissioning activities and support integration of mechanical systems with electrical, controls, and civil works.

Site Coordination & Leadership

• Supervise mechanical subcontractors, ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with project schedules.
• Chair site coordination meetings and resolve technical or logistical issues that may impact progress.
• Liaise with project managers, design teams, consultants, and client representatives to maintain smooth project delivery.
• Provide clear daily briefings, toolbox talks, and instructions to site teams.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, site safety procedures, RAMS, and industry best practice.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, mitigating risks and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Collaborate with HSEQ teams to uphold high standards and drive a strong safety culture.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor installation quality, ensuring materials, workmanship, and methods meet specification.
• Review and sign off ITPs, test documentation, and quality records.
• Support validation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical plant and distribution networks.

Commercial & Documentation

• Assist with monitoring site variations, progress reporting, and subcontractor performance.
• Review delivery tickets, site diaries, and progress records to support commercial reporting.
• Provide daily and weekly progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support cost control by managing resources, productivity, and avoiding rework.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience delivering mechanical construction works on district heating, energy centres, plantrooms, or large-scale MEP projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical plant, LTHW systems, CHP/boilers/heat pumps, pipework, pumps, and distribution networks.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary site activities.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety, CDM, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• SMSTS, CSCS Manager’s Card, First Aid.
• Experience with commissioning procedures and BSR/Building Safety regulations.
• Experience on NEC or JCT contract frameworks.

Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Technical competency in mechanical building services
• Stakeholder and client engagement
• Risk management and decision-making
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve site issues proactively

Typical Project Scope

• District heating energy centres (CHP, boilers, heat pumps, thermal stores)
• Underground distribution pipework and prefabricated network systems
• Plantrooms, skid units, pumping stations, heat exchanger installations
• Integration with BMS, controls, electrical systems
• Handover, testing, and commissioning

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