Mechanical Project Engineer

Fawkes & Reece London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; 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 conduct site surveys, review drawings, coordinate designs and manage subcontractors across sites in the UK.

You will liaise with clients and suppliers, monitor programmes, assist with variations and risk management, and help ensure quality, safety and commissioning activities are achieved to handover documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, HVAC or building services.
• Good understanding of technical drawings, project coordination and site-based delivery.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support Mechanical Project Manager and Contracts Manager from handover to completion.
• Conduct site surveys and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate designs, materials and subcontractors; monitor project programmes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC

Building services

Technical drawings

Project coordination

Site delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

RAMS

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.