Site Manager Refrigeration

Job DescriptionAbout the jobThis national role will suit an experienced Refrigeration Engineer who our client can engage to look after its interests during the installation and modification of refrigeration plant.Main Responsibilities * Management of site works to ensure a safe, coordinated, and a professional working environment. * Co-ordination and direction of sub-contractors and our clients personnel carrying out the installation and modification of electrical and mechanical systems. * Maintain high standards of on-site documentation with regard to CDM, health and safety at work act, operatives training, site equipment testing, review and acceptance of Safe System of Work (SSOW) etc. * Control and disseminate documentation such as specifications, schematics, diagrams, layouts, ensuring operatives are working to the latest and most relevant data. * To liaise with the main contractor/end user to program the site work in a safe manner in accordance with CDM Regulations and safe working practices. * To assist with pre-commissioning and commissioning of chillers, primary refrigeration plant, electrical systems, secondary refrigeration systems and associated equipment in a safe manner. * To attend site meetings with Main Contractor or End User to represent with regard to planning works and to monitor progress against program. * To check project documentation to ascertain the scope of the works and to liaise with the Project Manager and Engineering design departments to meet the agreed installation program. * To report any safety issues, material deficiencies, defects and omissions to the Project Engineer / Contracts Manager. * Undertake site-based safety audits, ensuring open actions are closed out in a timely manner * Carry out hands on works such as pressure testing, glycol draining and charging, evacuation, refrigerant charging, and commissioning assistance.Our Ideal Candidate * Has the ability to plan work, and co-ordinate teams of people * Experience with the installation and mechanical / electrical installation of Industrial refrigeration systems. * Knowledge of Environmental and Health & Safety regulations. (Training can be given) * Knowledge of CDM, Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and relevant EC Directives (Pressure Equipment Directive, Machinery Safety Directive, ATEX Directive, Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive) (Training will be given as required). * Knowledge and experience of latest Electrical Safety Regulations for control and power circuit’s 110v & 415v. * Working knowledge of PC and PLC based controls and instrumentation. * Willing to travel UK and work away from home. * Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualificationOur ClientOur client is one of world’s foremost refrigeration solutions providers. Our key activities include the design, manufacture, installation and after sales care of refrigeration and HVAC products.About the Business areaThe Installation and service division installs HVAC and refrigeration equipment into a wide range of applications. Our flexible service and maintenance solutions allow our engineers to provide planned maintenance, repair, and emergency breakdown cover.Our client supplies multiple industries including food processing, brewing, petrochemical and retail and we regularly work with companies like Heineken, Morrison’s and the Ministry of Defence. A third of our workforce are service engineers who work remotely from nine UK service centres on customer sites.Pay & Benefits * 26 days annual leave * Defined pension contribution plan * Life Assurance * Company vehicle * Private medical scheme * Company sick pay scheme * Continued professional development, including study leave and financial support for role related qualifications * Recruitment referral scheme