Construction Site Supervisor (M&E)
Orion Group
Role Purpose
The Site Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision and coordination of mechanical and electrical installation works on site. The role ensures that M&E works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme, and to the required quality standards, while coordinating effectively with other trades and disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting local Project Managers to supervise mechanical and electrical installation works, including:
- HVAC systems
- Pipework and plumbing
- Electrical containment, cabling, and terminations
- Plant and equipment installation
- Approved drawings and specifications (collecting visual evidence to confirm/support)
- Method statements and RAMS
- Relevant standards and regulations (e.g. BS, CIBSE, IET)
Monitor progress and report delays, variations, or technical issues
Maintain daily site records and progress reports
Qualifications & Training
- SSSTS or SMSTS (mandatory)
- CSCS Supervisory Card (M&E relevant)
- Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent)
- First Aid at Work (desirable)
- Relevant permits and certifications (e.g. HV/LV awareness, confined spaces, hot works)
- Proven experience supervising M&E works on live construction sites
- Strong background in either mechanical or electrical discipline (or both)
- Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and handover phases
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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