Mechanical Engineer

Company: Skilled Careers
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Location: London
Job Description:

Are you a driven Mechanical Engineer looking to take overall ownership of M&E delivery across a major project portfolio in London?

We are recruiting for a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical requirements from pre-production through to completion. This role sits at the forefront of modern construction, with a strong emphasis on offsite assembly, modularisation (MMC), sustainable development, and tight supply chain collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Take end-to-end responsibility for mechanical delivery across the project portfolio, coordinating closely with design teams, electrical/civil elements, and operational stakeholders.
  • Offsite & MMC Focus: Drive offsite manufacturing, modularisation, Lean Construction, and Production Thinking to optimize programme, cost, and quality.
  • Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee the placement and administration of mechanical sub-contracts and material orders; review, vet, and approve supplier proposals.
  • Quality & Compliance: Perform factory inspections, quality audits, and safety checks to ensure total compliance with technical standards and health & safety regulations.
  • Programme & Cost Control: Develop logical mechanical programmes integrated with the master project plan, monitoring progress, cost performance, and managing outage works smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong technical background and proven mechanical project engineering experience within construction.
  • A solid appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, and sustainable construction practices.
  • Commercially astute with excellent problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) highly desirable.
  • SMSTS safety qualification and relevant CSCS card preferred.

What’s in it for You?

  • Salary & Perks: £55k – £65k + Car Allowance
  • Time Off: 26 days annual leave (option to buy/sell up to 3 days) + additional long-service days
  • Health & Pension: Private Medical Insurance (individual) + Matched Pension up to 8%
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible & Agile working arrangements + 2 volunteering days per year
  • Extras: Professional membership fees covered, enhanced parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perks at Work discounts, and flexible benefit options (dental, travel, critical illness, cycle-to-work).

Interested in discussing this role in confidence?

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Posted: October 24th, 2026