Mechanical Project Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee mechanical installations on projects. The role requires technical expertise in Mechanical Services and relevant accreditations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing project performance, and leading project teams to successful outcomes within budget and timelines. This position emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• You will be technically astute in Mechanical Services and safety.
• Experience overseeing Mechanical Services installation on large-scale projects is ideal.
• Minimum CSCS and SMSTS accreditations required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works comply with Kier standards, UK law, and project requirements.
• Manage project controls including change, risk, and quality assurance.
• Deliver within agreed time frames and budgets.

Skills

Collaboration with design teams

Project management

Mechanical Services expertise

Safety compliance

Education

Relevant industry accredited qualification

Tools

CSCS accreditation

SMSTS accreditation

Job description

As a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, you will oversee the installation of the Mechanical elements on your assigned project. What can you expect to be doing?

• Ensure all works comply with Kier standards, UK law, and project requirements, focusing on safety, quality, and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with design teams and clients to optimise designs for efficient, safe, and compliant construction.
• Manage project controls including change, risk, opportunity, and quality assurance.
• Lead and support project team members by setting clear expectations, managing performance, and working within the Kier "one team" approach.
• Deliver within agreed time frames and budgets, ensuring successful outcomes in line with commercial and quality targets.
• Maintain necessary appointments and accurate records, especially for mechanical works, and demonstrate sound decision‑making aligned with commercial priorities.
• You will be technically astute in Mechanical Services and safety and hold a relevant industry accredited qualification.
• You will have CSCS and SMSTS accreditation as a minimum.
• Ideally you will have experience of overseeing the Mechanical Services installation on large scale construction projects.
• Kier Group are looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our internal MEP business, Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME).
• KME work internally and partner with our regional construction business to self‑deliver MEP solutions across a wider range of sectors.
• Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
• You can see our D&I action plan here.
• As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.