Mechanical Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent MEP Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead Life Sciences projects in Cambridge. This role involves full project lifecycle management, coordination of mechanical elements, and offers significant career progression potential. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety standards and oversee financial reporting.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Car allowance or company car

Travel expenses (mileage and train fares)

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing mechanical projects.
• Strong knowledge of project planning and execution.
• Ability to oversee technical submittals and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of mechanical works from pre-construction through to handover.
• Develop project plans, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Maintain cost control with the QS team for financial reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Health & Safety Standards

Job description

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Our client, a top-tier MEP Contractor, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee the successful delivery of a Life Sciences project. As part of this well-established company, you will manage the project from pre-construction through to completion.

This role offers long-term work in the Cambridge area, along with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing the mechanical elements of this high-profile development.

• Competitive basic salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Travel expenses (mileage and train fares)
• Life assurance

Roles & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical works from pre-construction to project handover
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Maintain cost control and work closely with the QS team for financial reporting
• Oversee technical submittals, RFIs, and resolve any design issues
• Delegate tasks effectively across the project team (Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors, etc.)
• Promote and enforce health & safety standards, including investigating and reporting any site incidents