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Mechanical Project Engineer

Berkshire Talent Partnership

London

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading talent recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer for a 12-month contract in London. This role involves managing project delivery for renewable energy infrastructure, overseeing design reviews, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience in energy projects and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in renewables or energy generation with a solid project delivery track record.
  • Broad mechanical engineering knowledge including civil and electrical interfaces.
  • SMSTS or CSCS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage workload to meet project specifications, budgets, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with teams to execute project plans.
  • Conduct site assessments to evaluate feasibility.
  • Oversee installation and testing of mechanical systems.
  • Review designs and documentation through construction stages.
  • Support site teams in resolving technical queries.
  • Participate in project risk reviews.
  • Represent the company in contractor meetings.

Skills

Renewable Energy Project Delivery
Construction Management
Communication
Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D
Navisworks

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer 12–Month Contract
Location: London (with occasional site visits)
Sector: Renewables / Energy Generation Projects

The Opportunity
Berkshire Talent Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading player in the UK s energy infrastructure sector. This is a 12–month contract role, working on high–profile projects in renewable energy, gas peaking, and energy storage.

You ll be at the heart of the project delivery process managing design reviews, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring every stage meets strict safety, quality, and performance standards.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Manage your own workload to deliver against project design specifications, budgets, and timelines.

  • Collaborate with designers, contractors, project managers, planners, and procurement teams to develop and execute project plans.

  • Conduct site assessments to evaluate feasibility and gather technical requirements.

  • Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Review design developments with suppliers, taking documentation through IFC (Issue for Construction) and IAB (Issue As Built) stages.

  • Support site teams in resolving TQs and NCRs, liaising with PMs and procurement on solutions.

  • Participate in risk reviews, lessons learned sessions, and project reporting.

  • Represent the company in meetings with contractors and design teams.

  • Provide input to the project s Health & Safety file and ensure residual risks are actively managed.

What We re Looking For

  • Experience: 5 10 years in renewables, energy generation, or similar (e.g., gas peaking, energy storage, wind, solar), with a strong track record in construction project delivery.

  • Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

  • Technical Skills: Broad mechanical engineering knowledge, including civil and electrical interfaces.

  • Bonus Skills: Knowledge of gas peaking plant construction, AutoCAD 2D, Navisworks, SMSTS or CSCS certification.

  • Personal Qualities: Excellent attention to detail, clear communicator, and confident relationship–builder with both office and site–based teams.

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a major infrastructure project at a pivotal stage. You ll be contributing to work that supports the UK s energy transition and helps deliver sustainable, resilient power solutions.

Contract Details

  • Length: 12 months

  • Location: London (with occasional site visits)

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