Mechanical Project Engineer

Unify; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension

Mobile phone

Laptop

Ongoing professional development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Unify is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead commercial mechanical projects from conception to handover in the Maidstone area. The role involves surveying, pricing and estimating small works up to £500,000 while coordinating labour, subcontractors and suppliers.

You will manage project programmes, budgets and delivery times, liaising with clients and site teams to ensure safety, quality and timely handover.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial mechanical building services projects.
• Strong installation, refurbishment or fit-out background.
• Experience with LTHW heating systems, commercial plumbing, pipework and gas installations.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness with cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial mechanical installation and refurbishment projects from pre-start to completion.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare quotations for small works up to £500,000.
• Produce cost estimates, material take-offs and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and delivery timescales.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and site teams at all stages.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Support procurement of plant, materials and equipment.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Site coordination

Cost control

Site surveys

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS Card

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Maidstone, Kent (Office & Site Based)

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE) + Car Allowance & Benefits

About the Opportunity

An established and highly respected mechanical building services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join its growing Projects team.

Operating across London, the South East and surrounding regions, the business delivers a diverse range of commercial mechanical installation, refurbishment and fit-out projects across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and public sector environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys taking ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to completion. Alongside project delivery, you will also be responsible for surveying, pricing and estimating small works projects with values of up to £500,000.

The Role

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering commercial mechanical projects from conception through to handover.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial mechanical installation and refurbishment projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Carrying out site surveys and preparing quotations for small works projects up to £500,000.
• Producing cost estimates, material take-offs and procurement schedules.
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and delivery timescales.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and site teams throughout each stage of the project.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Supporting procurement of plant, materials and specialist equipment.
• Monitoring project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Managing commissioning activities, project documentation and final handover.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Typical Projects

Projects are predominantly within occupied commercial environments and may include:

• Plant room refurbishments and upgrades.
• Commercial boiler replacements.
• LTHW heating installations and modifications.
• Commercial plumbing installations.
• Pipefitting and welded pipework systems.
• Commercial gas installations.
• Mechanical plant replacement.
• Building services retrofit projects.
• CAT A & CAT B fit-outs.
• Mechanical infrastructure improvements.
• Energy efficiency and refurbishment programmes.

Project values typically range from small reactive works through to projects valued in excess of £500,000.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience delivering commercial mechanical building services projects.
• A strong background within commercial installation, refurbishment or fit-out environments.
• Experience with LTHW heating systems, commercial plumbing, pipework and commercial gas installations.
• Good understanding of plant room installations and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience estimating and pricing mechanical small works projects.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project costs and variations.
• Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience within Mechanical Building Services.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Commercial Gas qualifications.
• First Aid at Work.

Package

• Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE).
• Car allowance.
• Company pension.
• Mobile phone.
• Laptop.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Long-term career progression.
• Varied and technically challenging commercial projects.

Apply

This position would suit a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Contracts Engineer or experienced Mechanical Site Engineer looking to progress within an established building services contractor delivering high-quality commercial installation, refurbishment and retrofit projects.