Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

1st Step; Exeter; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life cover

Sickness cover

Company car

Job summary

1st Step is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager in Exeter. The role oversees mechanical projects from design through completion, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors and internal teams to align programmes, budgets and resources. The position requires a relevant apprenticeship or HNC Level 4, plus proven mechanical engineering and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mechanical engineering projects from design to completion.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and engineering principles.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Develop project plans, programmes, budgets and resource needs.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specs and engineering documentation.
• Monitor progress, costs, risks and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations and health and safety.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Coordination

Health & safety

Education

Apprenticeship

HNC Level 4

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

Location: Exeter

Salary: Up to 70k (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full time

About the Company

The company is a Tier one contractor with a secured 100 million pound+ of projects as led to a need to expand and bring in mechanical project engineers or experiencedproject managers looking a new challenge in the MEP sector.

There a MEP division of a much larger group.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing mechanical engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This role Mechanical engineer / Project Manager requires a combination of strong technical engineering knowledge, project management experience and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept and design through to completion.
• Develop project plans, programmes, budgets and resource requirements.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks and deadlines.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards, regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and project progress meetings.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and project delivery challenges.
• Manage procurement, materials and equipment requirements.
• Prepare project reports, progress updates and handover documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality standards and client expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Either a relevant apprenticeship or a HNC (Higher National Certificate) Level 4.
• Previous experience in mechanical engineering and/or project management.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, engineering principles and technical drawings.
• Proven ability to manage project programmes, budgets and deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work effectively with different stakeholders.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within an engineering environment.

Package

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Life cover
• Sickness cover
• Company car scheme