Mechanical Project Engineer

Primech Building Services; Hale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Primech Building Services is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Project Engineer to lead pre-mobilisation, design coordination, and project delivery across multiple live schemes in the United Kingdom.

You will run design surveys, review tenders, manage RFIs, develop programmes, and ensure compliance with British Standards while coordinating with procurement and site teams; a strong communicator and driver’s license holder will excel.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Proven time management organisational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of British Standards and both Mechanical and/or Electrical disciplines.
• Self-starter with strong communication across all levels from Site to Senior Management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Experience in a similar position.
• Ability to liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Full UK driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design surveys and provide detailed design survey information to our design team.
• Conduct thorough reviews of tenders, focusing on design, programme, and risks.
• Lead design Q&A sessions alongside Clients and the Project Delivery Team.
• Submit and track RFIs to resolve design and project queries.
• Create procurement documents and complete technical submittals.
• Develop project programmes and highlight key risks.
• Undertake Labour and Material measures.
• Work closely with Procurement to order materials, plant and equipment before mobilisation.
• Raise ITTs, review sub-contractor quotes, and collaborate with Commercial to award contracts.
• Assist design-related communication.
• Support the Project Manager and Contracts Manager in QA across Projects.
• Take ownership of all CDP elements.
• Draft site instructions covering works, location, programme, cost impacts, and change events.
• Ensure submitted commissioning documents meet design and specification requirements.
• Draft and issue handover documents including O&M manuals.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

British Standards knowledge

Self-starter

Client liaison

Driver's license

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven individual to take on the role of a Mechanical Project Engineer, focusing on pre-mobilisation, design coordination, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design surveys and provide detailed design survey information to our design team.


• Conduct thorough reviews of tenders, focusing on design, programme, and risks.


• Lead design Q&A sessions alongside Clients and the Project Delivery Team.


• Submit and track RFIs to resolve design any project-related queries.


• Create procurement documents and complete technical submittals.


• Develop project programmes and highlight key risks.


• Undertake Labour and Material measures.


• Work closely with the Procurement Team to ensure all necessary materials, plant, and equipment are ordered before project mobilisation.


• Raise ITTs, review sub-contractor quotes, and collaborate with the Commercial Team to award contracts.


• Assist design-related communication.


• Support the Project Manager and Contracts Manager in maintaining high standards of quality assurance throughout Projects.


• Take ownership of all project-specific Contractor Design Portion (CDP) elements.


• Draft detailed site instructions for management review, covering works required, location, programme and cost impacts, and client-led change events.


• Ensure all submitted commissioning documents adhere to design and specification requirements.


• Draft and issue comprehensive handover documents, including O&M manuals.


• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical.


• Proven time management organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.


• Excellent knowledge of British Standards and both Mechanical and/or Electrical disciplines.


• Self-starter and ability to operate and excellent communication at all levels (from Site Level to Senior Management).


• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices in the relevant field of operation.


• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare detailed reports.


• Experience in a similar position.


• Ability to liaise and converse with clients in a professional manner.


• Full UK driver’s license.