Mechanical Project Engineer

Fawkes & Reece London; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support delivery of mechanical, HVAC and building services projects from handover to completion. You will survey sites, review drawings, coordinate designs and subcontractors, and support testing, commissioning and handover documentation.

Travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays is required; you will liaise with clients, consultants and suppliers to manage variations, costs, risks and ensure safety and quality

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, HVAC or building services.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate designs, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor project programmes and provide technical support to site teams.
• Support testing, commissioning and preparation of project handover documentation.
• Travel to sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays, as required.

Job description

THE CLIENT

Our client is an established mechanical engineering and building services specialist, delivering mechanical and HVAC solutions across a range of sectors. With a strong focus on quality, technical expertise and customer satisfaction, the business offers a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to contribute to projects from initial design through to installation and completion.

THE ROLE

The Mechanical Project Engineer will support the Mechanical Project Manager and Contracts Manager in delivering mechanical, HVAC and building services projects from handover to completion. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys, reviewing technical drawings and specifications, coordinating designs, materials and subcontractors, monitoring project programmes and providing technical support to site teams.

You will liaise with clients, consultants and suppliers, help manage project variations, costs and risks, and ensure works comply with specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements. You will also support testing, commissioning, defect resolution and the preparation of project handover documentation. Travel to sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays, will be required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have experience in mechanical engineering, HVAC or building services, with a good understanding of technical drawings, project coordination and site-based delivery. Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage priorities and build effective relationships with clients, suppliers and contractors.

Knowledge of project planning, procurement, RAMS and commissioning would be advantageous. You will be proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality projects, with a willingness to travel throughout the UK as required.