Mechanical Engineer

MEPJOBS UK; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Data centre projects

Collaborative team environment

Market-leading employer

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the Blyth project team in the United Kingdom. You will support the delivery of mechanical works, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to project specifications and quality standards.

With 3+ years in mechanical construction, you will interpret drawings, coordinate with subcontractors, contribute to QA/QC processes, and help manage installation checks and progress claims on data centre projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience within the mechanical construction sector.
• Experience working on mechanical systems such as HVAC, piping, and associated services.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and site practices.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and installation methodologies.
• Experience in data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical works across the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Assist with QA/QC processes and ensure works are completed to required standards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, supervisors, and the wider project team on daily mechanical site activities.
• Monitor site progress and report on programme status to senior engineers and management.
• Ensure all mechanical documentation, including technical submittals and safety documentation, is maintained and up to date.
• Attend Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, and Planning Meetings.
• Liaise with the design team to request and track construction information (RFIs).
• Assist with installation checks, inspections, and verification of mechanical systems on site.
• Support commercial management by tracking variations and assisting with progress claims.
• Identify and assist in resolving technical, design, and coordination issues.
• Assist with the management and close-out of mechanical snagging items.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication skills

Mechanical systems

Construction drawings

Project coordination

Site QA/QC

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Mechanical works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, on programme, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

• Support the coordination and delivery of Mechanical works across the project lifecycle
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
• Assist with the implementation of site QA/QC processes and ensure works are completed to required standards
• Coordinate with subcontractors, supervisors, and the wider project team on daily mechanical site activities
• Monitor site progress and report on programme status to senior engineers and management
• Ensure all mechanical documentation, including technical submittals and safety documentation, is maintained and up to date
• Attend Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, and Planning Meetings
• Liaise with the design team to request and track construction information (RFIs)
• Assist with installation checks, inspections, and verification of mechanical systems on site
• Support commercial management by tracking variations and assisting with progress claims
• Identify and assist in resolving technical, design, and coordination issues
• Assist with the management and close-out of mechanical snagging items

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline
• Minimum 3+ years' experience within the mechanical construction sector
• Experience working on mechanical systems such as HVAC, piping, and associated services
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and site practices
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team and coordinate with subcontractors
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and installation methodologies
• Experience in data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
• Working on large scale data centre projects
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.