Building Services Project Engineer (M&E)

O'Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Package and career progression

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical) for a West London-based role with a leading building services contractor.

You will manage day-to-day delivery of mechanical or electrical packages, coordinate subcontractors and on-site operatives, and lead meetings while ensuring alignment with budgets, programmes and project specs. The role offers long-term development within an established team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Project Engineer or completion of a Trainee Engineer programme.
• Strong background in mechanical or electrical building services.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site-based operatives.
• Good understanding of building services installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, public health and associated building services disciplines.
• Experience with procurement, package management and cost control.
• Ability to review tenders, technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Commercially aware with experience managing variations and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of allocated mechanical or electrical packages.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and directly employed site operatives.
• Attend and lead project, technical and progress meetings, issuing meeting minutes where required.
• Review tender information, design drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure working drawings and technical submissions meet project requirements.
• Prepare package scopes of works and assess subcontractor suitability.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor appointments and package budgets.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes using ASTA.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance in conjunction with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
• Ensure quality control procedures, inspections and document control processes are maintained.
• Identify and manage programme, technical and commercial risks.
• Coordinate the production of handover documentation, including record drawings, testing and commissioning certificates.
• Ensure project milestones, completion deadlines and financial targets are achieved.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Procurement

Cost control

Tender reviews

JCT/NEC contracts

Multi-priority planning

Education

ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GCSE English and Maths

CSCS Card

Trainee engineering experience

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Office

Job description

O'Neill & Brennan is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical) for a West London-based role with a leading building services contractor.

You will manage day-to-day delivery of mechanical or electrical packages, coordinate subcontractors and on-site operatives, and lead meetings while ensuring alignment with budgets, programmes and project specs. The role offers long-term development within an established team.