Mechanical Project Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Long-term career progression

Secure and varied project workload

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer in Plymouth. The role offers delivery of small to medium mechanical projects, primarily HVAC, water services and ventilation within secure environments.

You will coordinate from planning to handover, lead site teams and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality throughout. The ideal candidate has a recognised mechanical qualification, experience in HVAC and water systems, and a track record in supervisory/lead engineer roles

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience with HVAC, water services and ventilation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver mechanical projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Manage and coordinate projects across multiple workstreams with site teams and subcontractors.
• Plan labour requirements, work schedules and project programmes.
• Produce RAMS, quality plans and project documentation.
• Coordinate materials, plant and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress, quality and compliance.
• Attend client and project meetings and provide regular delivery updates.
• Support commissioning, testing and project handover activities.
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Project management

RAMS

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

IT skills

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

Plymouth | £45,000 - £55,000 + Package

An established M&E contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join its team due to an increasing workload across a secure and technically demanding environment in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Supervisor looking to progress into a project engineering role, or an existing Project Engineer seeking a varied position with genuine career development prospects. The role will involve the delivery of a range of small works and medium-sized projects, primarily focused on HVAC, water and ventilation systems within existing buildings and facilities.

The Role

Working closely with clients, site teams and subcontractors, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering mechanical projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating mechanical projects across multiple workstreams.
• Overseeing site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Planning labour requirements, work schedules and project programmes.
• Producing RAMS, quality plans and project documentation.
• Coordinating materials, plant and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitoring project progress, quality and compliance.
• Attending client and project meetings, providing regular updates on delivery.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and project handover activities.
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Providing technical support and guidance to site teams.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and organised mechanical professional who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge and leadership capability.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience working with HVAC, water services and ventilation systems.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, lead engineer or project engineering role.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience producing RAMS, quality documentation and work programmes.
• Good IT skills and confidence using project management and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• SSSTS, First Aid and CSCS certification.
• The ability to obtain Security Clearance, or currently hold valid clearance.

Package

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced family benefits
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Secure and varied project workload

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer or Junior Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking contractor delivering a diverse range of mechanical projects in a highly secure and technically challenging environment