Job Description

Position

: Site Supervisor

Department:

High-Rise Residential MEP

Line Manager

: Contracts Supervisor

Assignment

: Permanent

Location

: Site Based (Lodging Away)

Start Date

: ASAP

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Attributes

Min 5years MEP on site supervision experience as non-working supervisor on fast pace high rise residential / student / BTR projects. Time served experienced City & Guilds qualified Engineer with minimum relevant NVQ3 (or equivalent) in relevant discipline. Solid experience in running teams on site including site works planning/co-ordination, and driving programme on fast paced sites. Practical time-served hands-on competence in mechanical installation, commissioning, and sub-contractor management. Confident communicator with experience in client/main contractor facing role and supervising in-house and sub-contract teams. Ability to motivate site teams positively, inspiring trust and confidence through competence to ensure we deliver for customers. Calm under pressure, pragmatic and logical in approach to plan what is needed and get the job done properly and promptly. Good eye for detail, and stickler for quality, and good site record keeping. Sound working knowledge of MS Office Applications. Customer focussed - willing to go the extra mile to consistently deliver an excellent Customer experience by delivering on promises and ensuring timely and proper close out of all commitments made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Sound commercial awareness, with good understanding of the importance of meeting agreed dates and keeping good records. Safe pair of hands. Approach to any disputes is always timely, honourable, firm, and fair. Highly organised and driven individual committed to delivering excellence through great teamwork, sound decision making, and clear and timely communications. Willingness to lodge away from home week to week (return home weekends). Valid UK car driving licence and own vehicle (business miles are reimbursed). Alignment with our company values.

Desirable Skills / Attributes:

SSSTS or SMSTS (CITB) certification. PASMA, MEWP, Asbestos (non-licenced), First Aid at Work, Unvented HW, Scaffold Inspection Used to following ISO-9001 quality management processes. Interest in sustainability and waste reduction techniques.

General Statement:

The role requires a can-do, hands-on, pro-active approach and a tenacious, organised, character that is focussed on sustainable business success, while operating within our FIT values. It requires leadership qualities that will support and develop the already positive culture of the wider team to deliver at the highest possible level for stakeholders. This is a role that requires a capable team player who can confidently engage and negotiate at all levels internally and externally.

Duties:

To supervise our in-house and sub-contract teams on site and act as the day-to-day co-ordination contact between our site teams, other trades, the office, and as required also the client/main contractor.

Keep the contract management team informed of progress, changes, and foreseeable issues etc.

Ensure materials required for the works are procured and received in good time, and that all on site materials are stored securely and in an organised/controlled manner that protects them from damage/theft/loss.

To attend site meetings as required and to ensure respective actions are closed out promptly.

Organise the site works day to day, and working with the management team ensure safety, quality, time, and cost is well managed.

Ensure all relevant procedures are followed, maintain site records, and assist with site auditing requirements.

Act as point of contact for our site visitors as required.

To ensure all installations are completed in accordance with the latest drawing/specification revisions and relevant standards.

To ensure ITP requirements are met and relevant notices are raised at the appropriate time, and stage sign offs are achieved as applicable.

To ensure the department enhances the professional offer of the whole company, and its culture is in step with the company values.

Relying on their own experience, but also where necessary drawing on the experience, and knowledge that exists within other departments, ensure a consistently high quality and responsive service to all customers.

To provide technical practical mechanical engineering support/guidance to our teams as required to overcome problems.

To ensure any changes/deviations are first agreed with the management team, and that as fitted information is properly recorded.

To assist in ensuring project handovers are prepared for and completed properly.

To provide post-completion defects response support as may be required from time to time.


None of what we do would be possible without a happy and engaged workforce. We believe in creating well-paid jobs with career progression and development opportunities where people can thrive.



Why join us?


A secure future with long-term career progression A competitive package with training and development opportunities A supportive environment - as proven by our 90% staff retention rate

About Kimpton

Why do the region's most reputable companies trust Kimpton to deliver their Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services, HVAC, and commercial fit-outs?



Because our decades of experience, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainability help us build long-term relationships across sectors.



Each of our key divisions is led by specialist teams who manage projects independently, giving us the flexibility to assign the right experts at the right time--no matter the complexity.



Our specialist teams include:



MEP Projects Division - Complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing solutions, from plant room refurbishments to major projects. Traditional procurement or design and build, with seamless integration.



Turnkey Construction Division - End-to-end decarbonisation, commercial fit-out and refurbishment, delivered with technical precision.



Service & FM Division - Custom HVAC and Facilities Maintenance solutions that maximise energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability.



High-Rise Residential Division - Specialist design and build MEP for the Build to Rent, Purpose Built Student Accommodation and PRS sectors--delivered nationwide.



With a customer-first approach built on trust and transparency, we form lasting relationships that help us win -- and keep -- contracts with some of the region's most recognisable organisations, often for decades.



From hotels and hospitals to factories, universities and skyscrapers, clients count on Kimpton to future-proof their buildings.



60+ years of engineering excellence. Unrivalled expertise in MEP, commercial fit-outs, and HVAC



We are Kimpton - we are family

How to apply:

In the first instance, please send your CV and a Covering Letter that lets us know more about you and why you're the perfect fit for our team, to vacancies@Kimpton.co.uk