Hands-On Mechanical Project Engineer – Facilities Lead

MRD Recruitment; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

MRD Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a hands-on role at a busy manufacturing facility in Port Glasgow. You will support mechanical systems ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient delivery of services while developing into the system owner for key plant and building services.

The role involves assessing plant conditions, managing projects from scope to commissioning, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering preferred, with HNC/HND considered.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally semiconductor or high-tech.
• Exposure to energy monitoring, cleanrooms, and complex mechanical systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of mechanical systems including supply air, ventilation, and HVAC.
• Assess plant condition and manage improvement projects from scope to commissioning.
• Assist in maintenance of cleanrooms, refrigeration, steam/hot water generation, pumped water systems, compressed air, vacuum systems, and effluent treatment.
• Prepare specifications, procedures, and tender documents, liaise with contractors.
• Use AutoCAD to produce or modify site drawings and manage the site drawing portfolio.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities and support energy monitoring initiatives.
• Work with Building Management Systems and ensure compliance with legislation and standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Building services

Project management

Communication skills

IT literacy

Teamwork

Energy monitoring

Education

Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

MRD Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a hands-on role at a busy manufacturing facility in Port Glasgow. You will support mechanical systems ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient delivery of services while developing into the system owner for key plant and building services.

The role involves assessing plant conditions, managing projects from scope to commissioning, and coordinating with contractors.