Mechanical Engineer

Core Group; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Core Group is seeking Mechanical Engineer/Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its expanding team on building services projects in the UK. The role focuses on MEP coordination, reviewing drawings and supporting delivery across construction sites.

Candidates should have strong mechanical engineering knowledge, the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams, and a proactive approach to identifying design challenges and resolving them promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering or building services.
• Knowledge of MEP interfaces within multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to review technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading mechanical engineering activities across construction and building services projects.
• Managing and coordinating mechanical installations, ensuring compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Coordinating with electrical and plumbing engineers for effective MEP integration.
• Reviewing mechanical drawings, specs and engineering documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues, design clashes and challenges.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and project teams.
• Monitoring installation progress, quality and programme requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and health and safety standards.
• Providing technical support to project delivery teams.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and project handover activities.

Skills

MEP coordination

Project coordination

Mechanical systems

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Job description

MECHANICAL ENGINEER / SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

MEP | Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing | Building Services

Location: [Insert Location]

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, an established and reputable construction and engineering business, who are looking to appoint experienced Mechanical Engineers and Senior Mechanical Engineers to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong industry reputation and an exciting portfolio of construction, engineering and building services projects.

Ideally, candidates will have experience within MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), M&E contracting or Building Services, with strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering and building services installations.

Whether you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer, this opportunity offers the chance to work on challenging projects within an established and progressive business.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and seniority, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and leading mechanical engineering activities across construction and building services projects.
• Managing and coordinating mechanical installations, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, drawings and project requirements.
• Working closely with electrical and plumbing engineers to ensure effective MEP coordination and integration.
• Reviewing mechanical drawings, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues, design clashes and engineering challenges.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and wider project teams.
• Monitoring mechanical installation progress, quality and programme requirements.
• Ensuring mechanical engineering works comply with relevant regulations, health and safety requirements and industry standards.
• Providing technical support and guidance to project delivery teams.
• Supporting mechanical testing, commissioning and project handover activities.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for these Mechanical Engineer and Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunities, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer within construction, engineering or building services.
• Ideally, experience within MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), M&E contracting or Building Services.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, systems and installations.
• An understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing interfaces within multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Good knowledge of construction processes, mechanical installation methods and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an established and reputable construction and engineering business.
• Work within a forward-thinking organisation with a strong industry reputation.
• Involvement in exciting and challenging MEP and building services projects.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and long-term career prospects