Mechanical Project Engineer

Westwood Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support delivery of mechanical building services across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sectors from Ipswich. The role focuses on developing project management skills and progressing a career in mechanical project management.

You will manage coordination, liaise with contractors and clients, monitor progress and ensure works meet programme, budget and quality requirements while maintaining health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Project Engineer or similar in M&E/building services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services (HVAC, pipework).
• Experience delivering commercial projects and reading drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of mechanical works across commercial building services projects.
• Assist with project planning, coordination and delivery, ensuring works meet programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Liaise with key project stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, clients and subcontractors.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, procurement and material requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs and resources, reporting updates to the project management team.
• Coordinate mechanical installation, testing, commissioning, snagging and handover activities.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with relevant health & safety standards and project requirements.
• Assist with technical documentation, project reporting and resolving site–based engineering issues.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services

HVAC

Project Management

Communication

Organisation

Problem-Solving

Job description

I am looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to support my clients with their delivery of mechanical building services projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sectors. They are looking for someone with experience in mechanical building services who is keen to develop their project management skills and progress their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of mechanical works across commercial building services projects
• Assist with project planning, coordination and delivery, ensuring works meet programme, budget and quality requirements
• Liaise with key project stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, clients and subcontractors
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, procurement and material requirements
• Monitor project progress, costs and resources, reporting updates to the project management team
• Coordinate mechanical installation, testing, commissioning, snagging and handover activities
• Ensure all works are completed in line with relevant health & safety standards and project requirements
• Assist with technical documentation, project reporting and resolving site–based engineering issues

Experience

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Project Engineer or similar role within M&E / building services
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services, including HVAC, pipework and associated plant
• Experience supporting the delivery of commercial projects
• Good understanding of project programmes, technical drawings, specifications and delivery requirements
• Strong communication, organisation and problem–solving skills
• A proactive approach with the ambition to develop and progress within mechanical project management