Mechanical Supervisor

Equans Services Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor based in Lincolnshire, responsible for overseeing heating system installations in social housing. This permanent full-time role requires significant experience in supervising mechanical installations and strong knowledge of HVAC systems. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and project specifications while coordinating with diverse teams to enhance project delivery. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer.

Benefits

Pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee assistance program

Discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in supervising mechanical installation works within construction.
• Experience in social housing or large-scale commercial projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical installation works on site.
• Plan and allocate work to mechanical operatives and subcontractors.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Liaise with project and site managers to coordinate activities.

Skills

Supervision of mechanical installation works

Strong knowledge of heating systems

Understanding of HSEQ principles

Reading technical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent

Job description

EQUANS are recruiting for a Mechanical Supervisor to be based in Lincolnshire, to supervise works on heating systems, including Air Source Heat Pumps across the region within social housing. This is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision, coordination, and delivery of mechanical works on site to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes overseeing installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and pipework. The postholder acts as the key link between site management, subcontractors and the workforce to ensure that all mechanical activities comply with company procedures, industry standards and statutory regulations.

What will you deliver?

• Supervise and coordinate all mechanical installation works on site, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Plan and allocate work to mechanical operatives and subcontractors, monitoring progress and resolving issues that may impact project delivery.
• Carry out quality inspections, ensuring mechanical systems meet project standards and client expectations.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers and other discipline supervisors to coordinate multi‑trade activities.
• Support commissioning processes and ensure accurate documentation, including test sheets and handover records.
• Identify and report any design or technical issues to engineering teams for resolution.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in line with method statements, risk assessments and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to apprentices and junior team members.
• Promote a positive safety culture on site, ensuring compliance with company HSEQ procedures.

What can we offer you?

• Pension scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 employee assistance program and access to a mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising mechanical installation works within construction or building services environments.
• Strong working knowledge of heating systems.
• Good understanding of HSEQ principles and ability to implement safe systems of work.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Desirable

• Valid CSCS card (Supervisory or Manager level).
• Gas Safe Registered.
• Experience working within social housing, public sector or large‑scale commercial projects.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Familiarity with digital site management systems (e.g. Field View, Viewpoint).

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At EQUANS we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. Should you join EQUANS you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work, and you’ll have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not direct to EQUANS Managers.