Mechanical Project Engineer

Overview

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will drive the delivery of Mechanical and HVAC projects across diverse construction environments. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme, budget and quality targets. You’ll work from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring safety and compliance while solving installation challenges. The role offers exposure to a varied portfolio and opportunities to contribute to project success in a collaborative, client-facing setting.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare insurance
• net pension
• company car / travel allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• opportunities for career progression
• varied portfolio of projects

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and drive Mechanical and HVAC projects from pre-construction to completion
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site activities to align with the project programme
• Interpret drawings, specifications and schedules; review technical documentation
• Contribute to programmes; track milestones and critical dates
• Coordinate procurement activities including PO management and deliveries
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Attend project and coordination meetings and provide progress updates
• Monitor quality and progress; resolve technical or installation issues
• Support documentation: RFIs, submittals, progress reports and records
• Assist cost control by tracking expenditure and procurement against budgets
• Coordinate inspection, testing and commissioning tasks
• Prepare O&M information and handover documentation
• Ensure health & safety compliance and site requirements
• Maintain communication with the project team and escalate risks and issues
• Identify delays or commercial risks and escalate to the Project Manager

Key requirements

• Experience as Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Building Services Engineer in construction
• Experience on Mechanical and/or HVAC projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services installations and construction processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project documentation
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety in construction environments
• Desirable: relevant Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or construction qualification
• Desirable: CSCS or relevant competency card
• Desirable: SMSTS or SSSTS

• clear communication
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• reading and interpreting technical drawings
• RAMS and HSE compliance
• project programming and scheduling

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