Mechanical Engineer

Ivy Resource Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking a driven Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee mechanical requirements across various projects. The successful candidate will coordinate with design teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality control. An HNC in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, alongside significant project engineering experience. This role offers a competitive salary along with flexible working options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance

26 days annual leave + options to buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical project engineering within manufacturing or construction.
• Commercially astute and capable of multitasking across multiple workstreams.
• IT literate with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical elements of projects, ensuring alignment with programme, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate with designers and suppliers to utilise BIM and digital tools.
• Conduct factory inspections and audits to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical project engineering

Technical analysis

Organizational skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Knowledge of BIM

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity
Ivy Resource Group is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Mechanical Project Engineer to take responsibility for all mechanical requirements across a diverse project portfolio. You will work closely with design teams and suppliers, with a focus on offsite assembly and modularisation. This is a hands-on role requiring close collaboration with commercial teams, oversight of procurement, and quality control of mechanical installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical elements of projects, ensuring alignment with programme, budget, and quality targets

• Support sustainability goals through modern construction practices

• Coordinate with designers and suppliers to utilise BIM and digital tools for integrated project delivery

• Administer sub-contracts and material orders, reviewing and approving supplier proposals

• Conduct factory inspections, audits, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and technical standards

• Monitor mechanical installation works, track progress, and report on cost performance

• Implement robust quality assurance plans and maintain thorough records

• Coordinate with site teams to successfully deliver critical outage works with minimal disruption

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical project engineering within manufacturing or construction

• Strong technical, analytical, and organisational skills

• Experience with both pre-production and on-site mechanical engineering

• Knowledge of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, and BIM essential

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred

• Commercially astute and capable of multi-tasking across multiple workstreams

• IT literate, excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work collaboratively with stakeholders

• SMSTS and relevant CSCS card desirable

• Professional membership or qualification is advantageous

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary + car allowance

• 26 days annual leave + option to buy/sell 3 days

• Additional long service days (3, 7, 10 years)

• Private medical insurance (individual + optional family cover)

• Life assurance

• Pension matched up to 8%

• Enhanced parental leave

• Volunteering days

• Hybrid/flexible working options

• EAP and well-being support

• Professional membership fees paid

• Perks at Work employee discount platform

• Access to a wide range of flexible benefits

How to apply:

Submit your CV

Call / Text / Whatsapp Robbie on #removed# for a confidential conversation.

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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