Mechanical Lead Hospital Project Plymouth
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Lead to take charge of mechanical services delivery on a major hospital refurbishment and fit-out project in Plymouth. This is a critical role ensuring high-quality installation, coordination, and commissioning of complex mechanical systems in a live healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all mechanical works on site from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate mechanical designs, resolve technical queries, and review contractor design portion (CDP) submissions.
• Manage mechanical subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule, and to hospital-grade quality standards.
• Attend and chair mechanical coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Oversee quality control and compliance for all mechanical installations, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and project specifications.
• Develop and manage mechanical commissioning plans, witness testing, and ensure accurate O&M documentation is produced.
• Support post-handover activities including seasonal commissioning, client demonstrations, and defect resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to site teams on mechanical systems.

Requirements:

• Significant experience delivering mechanical services on hospital or healthcare projects, ideally in live or occupied environments.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, public health, BMS, and plant systems within healthcare or complex building environments.
• Skilled in managing the interface between mechanical design, commercial controls, procurement, and on-site delivery.
• Knowledge of healthcare-specific standards, commissioning protocols, compliance, RAMS, and quality close-out procedures.
• Proficient in software tools such as MS Project or Asta, and experienced in managing technical documentation and commissioning records.
• Degree or trade-qualified in Mechanical Building Services or a related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid.

Package:

• £400 per day
• Long-term contract on a significant hospital scheme in Plymouth.
• Opportunity to lead mechanical delivery on a high-profile healthcare project serving the local community.