Mechanical Project Engineer

Overview

As Mechanical Project Engineer you will support UU AMP8 delivery from outline design to commissioning and handover. You’ll work within the construction delivery team across office, remote and site settings, coordinating mechanical packages and interfaces with design, procurement, and subcontractors. You will develop programmes and budgets, monitor delivery quality and safety, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. This role offers exposure to large-scale water infrastructure projects and opportunities to drive high-quality, right-first-time outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Promote health, safety and wellbeing across design and delivery
• Manage mechanical packages, design, installation and coordination
• Support HAZOP/HAZCON and project meetings
• Collaborate to develop realistic construction sequence, programme and budget
• Coordinate with pre-construction, delivery and teams to develop compliant, safe solutions
• Champion high-quality delivery through process improvements
• Maintain good relationships with site operators, supply chain and stakeholders
• Provide accurate project performance reports and ensure contract requirements are met
• Ensure permits, records and checks are completed during installation
• Collaborate with Costain framework and supply chain for efficient delivery and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Experience delivering mechanical packages across project lifecycle in a collaborative environment
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Knowledge of regulations (e.g., CDM) and requirements for temporary works, lifting, commissioning and handover
• Understanding of relevant engineering technical standards
• Package management experience and contract awareness for subcontract teams
• Solution-focused mindset and drive for continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Commitment to quality and exceeding expectations with deliverables
• Flexibility to respond to unexpected events and shape responses

• Relationship-building
• Motivation and influence
• Problem-solving and proactive communication
• Mechanical package management
• Design and installation coordination
• HAZOP/HAZCON participation

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