Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Brighton

Contract: Freelance

Start: End of Oct / Potentially sooner

Duration:2-8 months

Experienced Mechanical Supervisor with a strong foundation in commercial pipefitting/ Chillers / Pumps to oversee mechanical upgrades strictly within a the Amex Brighton Stadium.

This role is specifically centred around like-for-like Stadiumboiler room, plant roommodernisations,& critical Environments. This is not a domestic plumbing role; it requires a high-level commercial pipefitting supervisor who understands the complexities of maintaining service continuity in high-occupancy hospitality environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Room Upgrade: Supervise and install like-for-like boiler replacements and new pump sets within operational hotel plant room.


• System Modifications: Oversee complex pipework modifications, ensuring correct implementation of reverse return layouts to maintain balanced water flow across multiple boiler units.


• Valves & Controls: Manage the configuration of heavy-duty commercial valving (isolation valves, non-return/check valves, PRVs, and zone control valves).


• H&S & Co-ordination: Supervising contractors, bringing them through to working stations, checking quality, how they are working, and what they are doing in sensitive areas.


• BMS & Commissioning: Coordinate with BMS upgrades, utilize PT ports (test/balancing nipples) for pressure/flow diagnostics, and oversee full system commissioning to safely bring new boilers online.


• Site Supervision: Act as the competent onsite supervisor, managing health and safety, coordinating sub-contractors, and liaising with hotel management to minimise guest disruption.

Required Criteria

• Qualifications: Valid SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) & CSCS Card is essential.


• Background: Proven, extensive background in commercial pipefitting and industrial plumbing.


• Plant Room Expertise: Direct experience managing like-for-like boiler replacements in commercial plant rooms (ideally hotels, hospitals, or large student accommodation blocks).


• Technical Knowledge: Flawless understanding of hydronic flow principles, direct vs. reverse returns, secondary pump sets, and control valve

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