Mechanical Project Engineer

LJB & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale data centre projects. This role offers substantial technical exposure and opportunities for progression into senior leadership positions. With a focus on complex mechanical systems, the successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience and expertise, work closely with various teams, and play a crucial role in project success. Benefits include accommodation and travel allowances.

Benefits

Accommodation

Car / Travel Allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• 35+ years of mechanical engineering or project engineering experience.
• Background in data centre, pharma, or large commercial MEP projects.
• Experience with subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of mechanical packages on a large-scale data centre project.
• Assist with design review, coordination, and technical submittals.
• Monitor installation quality and progress.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Project engineering experience

Technical understanding of HVAC systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

£70,000£75,000

• Accommodation + Car / Travel Allowance + Benefits

London | Hyper-Scale Data Centre Project

Join a major M&E contractor delivering large, technically complex data centre projects across Europe. This company is recognised for engineering excellence, exceptional project standards and long-term growth pathways within mission‑critical environments.

This role offers significant technical exposure and progression into senior engineering leadership.

Role Overview

• Support delivery of mechanical packages on a large-scale data centre project
• Assist with design review, coordination, technical submittals and RFIs
• Monitor installation quality, subcontractor performance and daily progress
• Help drive mechanical works from installation to commissioning readiness
• Work closely with QA / QC, BIM, commissioning and planning teams
• Attend progress meetings and maintain accurate reporting / documentation
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support continuous improvement

What You Bring

• 35+ years mechanical engineering / project engineering experience
• Data centre, pharma, industrial or large commercial MEP background
• Good technical understanding of chilled water, HVAC, plant, piping & mechanical systems
• Experience working with subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Desire to progress into senior roles on complex projects