M&E Construction/Project Managers

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

Project Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

Building Services Contractor

Location:West London

Salary: Competitive Salary + Package / Freelance Options available

Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are working with an established building services contractor to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to join their growing project team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of allocated mechanical or electrical packages, ensuring works are completed safely, within budget and in accordance with the agreed programme and project specifications.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, design teams and subcontractors, you will oversee all aspects of package delivery, including technical coordination, procurement, programme management, installation, commissioning and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Engineer or experienced Trainee Engineer looking to take ownership of building services packages and progress within an established contractor.

Key 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.

Experience

• Previous experience working as a 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.

Qualifications

• Essential / Desirable:
• ONC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• CSCS Card.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Previous trainee engineering experience (approximately four years).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using ASTA Powerproject for programming.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and package.
• Opportunity to join an established building services contractor.
• Responsibility for managing mechanical or electrical project packages.
• Exposure to technical, commercial and operational aspects of project delivery.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced project delivery team.

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation