Mechanical Engineer

Thomas Gray; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in London to lead mechanical building services on major residential and commercial schemes. You will manage design coordination through testing, commissioning and handover, coordinating with electrical, public health and other trades.

The role requires extensive HVAC and central plant knowledge, with a strong track record delivering sizable packages for M&E contractors. A clear path to senior roles within a Tier 1 contractor awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven background working directly as a Mechanical Engineer for an M&E/building services contractor.
• Extensive track record delivering sizable mechanical packages within commercial, residential or mixed-use sectors.
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, pipework, public health interfaces and central plant systems.
• Strong capability in reading drawings, coordinating spatial layouts and working across BIM/CAD models.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to lead subcontractor meetings and liaise with consulting engineers.
• Demonstrable career stability and commitment to long-term professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical building services packages on major London developments from design coordination through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Review and validate technical drawings, specifications, submittals and calculations.
• Coordinate mechanical services seamlessly with electrical, public health, structural and architectural trades.
• Manage specialist mechanical subcontractors and plant/equipment suppliers.
• Monitor installation quality on site to ensure all works align with specifications, Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Resolve technical engineering challenges and on-site clash issues promptly.
• Attend regular design coordination, project progress and client-facing meetings.
• Track programme milestones and support the commercial team with procurement and package scope reviews.
• Assist with integrated testing, balancing, commissioning and final building handover procedures.

Skills

HVAC systems

Reading drawings

BIM/CAD coordination

Subcontractor liaison

Project coordination

Tools

BIM software

CAD software

Job description

We are working with an established Tier 1 Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) contractor seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team in London.

The business delivers major M&E packages across high-profile residential and commercial schemes and is expanding its site engineering and project delivery teams.

This position suits a driven Mechanical Engineer with proven contracting experience who wants a long-term role with clear avenues into Senior Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical building services packages on major London developments from design coordination through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Review and validate technical drawings, specifications, submittals and calculations.
• Coordinate mechanical services seamlessly with electrical, public health, structural and architectural trades.
• Manage specialist mechanical subcontractors and plant/equipment suppliers.
• Monitor installation quality on site to ensure all works align with specifications, Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Resolve technical engineering challenges and on-site clash issues promptly.
• Attend regular design coordination, project progress and client-facing meetings.
• Track programme milestones and support the commercial team with procurement and package scope reviews.
• Assist with integrated testing, balancing, commissioning and final building handover procedures.

About You

• Proven background working directly as a Mechanical Engineer for an M&E / building services contractor.
• Extensive track record delivering sizable mechanical packages within the commercial, residential or mixed-use sectors.
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, pipework, public health interfaces and central plant systems.
• Strong capability in reading drawings, coordinating spatial layouts and working across BIM/CAD models.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to lead subcontractor meetings and liaise with consulting engineers.
• Demonstrable career stability and commitment to long-term professional development.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience, plus package.
• Direct involvement on flagship London construction schemes.
• Clear career development pathway towards Senior Engineer and Project Management roles within a leading Tier 1 contractor.