Mechanical Project Engineer

Irwin Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

Project delivery involvement

Job summary

Irwin Recruitment Ltd is supporting a prominent M&E contractor in London to recruit a Mechanical Project Engineer. You will own engineering activities from pre-construction through handover across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical building services, CAD and BIM coordination, and the ability to coordinate with consultants, subcontractors and site teams. A proactive approach and commercial awareness are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Building Services Engineer in an M&E contractor.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems and installations.
• Experience on large residential developments or similar projects.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings, CAD and BIM coordination.
• Ability to manage technical submissions, procurement and subcontractor packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering activities across single or multiple projects from tender to completion.
• Review consultant designs and develop practical, coordinated drawings.
• Coordinate submissions, drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Review CAD drawings, BIM models and mechanical designs.
• Liaise with consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors and site teams.
• Provide engineering support throughout construction lifecycle.
• Assist estimating with tender reviews and technical input.
• Coordinate procurement of mechanical plant and subcontract packages.
• Attend technical, programme and commercial meetings.
• Work with commercial teams on procurement costs, forecasting and risks.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure engineering works meet specifications, quality standards and health and safety.

Skills

CAD

BIM coordination

Mechanical building services

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

an established and highly regarded M&E contractor seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join its growing team.

Our client specialises in delivering M&E building services packages across major residential developments, commercial projects and associated infrastructure throughout London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering activities across multiple projects, working from pre-construction and design development through to procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating technical information, developing construction drawings, managing specialist subcontractor design and providing ongoing engineering support to project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering activities across single or multiple projects from tender stage through to completion.
• Review consultant designs and develop practical, coordinated construction and working drawings.
• Coordinate technical submissions, drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Review and interpret CAD drawings, BIM models and detailed mechanical services designs.
• Liaise with consultants, architects, structural engineers, subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Provide technical engineering support throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Assist estimating teams with tender reviews and technical input.
• Manage procurement of specialist mechanical plant, equipment and subcontract packages.
• Coordinate specialist design packages, including mechanical services, BMS controls and fire sprinkler systems.
• Attend technical, programme and commercial meetings as required.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage procurement, costs, forecasting and project risks.
• Support and coordinate testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure all engineering works meet project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Building Services Engineer within an M&E contractor or subcontractor.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services systems and installations.
• Experience working on large residential developments, apartment schemes or similar construction projects would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of mechanical design, technical drawings, CAD and BIM coordination.
• Experience managing technical submissions, procurement and specialist subcontractor packages.
• Ability to work closely with site teams, consultants and commercial departments.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership of technical engineering responsibilities.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established mechanical services contractor with a strong pipeline of projects.
• Involvement in major residential and commercial developments across London.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development and progression.
• Supportive working environment with direct involvement in project delivery.