Mechanical Project Engineer

CDM Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Portfolio of building servicesprojects

Long-term career development

Collaborative delivery team

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a well-established building services contractor delivering mechanical and M&E projects across commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and residential sectors in the North East region.

The role focuses on coordinating and delivering mechanical packages, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Project Engineer or similar in building services
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services installations (commercial/construction)
• Experience working for a mechanical or M&E contractor
• Understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation, pipework and related systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfort coordinating with site teams, subcontractors and clients
• Proactive in managing priorities and meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services projects from inception through to completion.
• Coordinate mechanical installations, ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.
• Liaise with project managers, site managers, design teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure effective project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential issues and helping to resolve technical or operational challenges.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and coordination with other building services.
• Assist with procurement, material scheduling and the coordination of labour and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, health and safety, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend site meetings and provide regular updates on progress, programme and any issues arising.
• Support commissioning, testing, handover documentation and the successful completion of projects.

Skills

Mechanical building services knowledge

HVAC understanding

Coordination and project delivery

Strong communication

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: North East England
Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum, depending on experience

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join an established building services contractor delivering mechanical and M&E projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and residential developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased building services professional to take responsibility for the coordination and delivery of mechanical packages, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical building services installations and experience working within a construction or building services contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services projects from inception through to completion.
• Coordinate mechanical installations, ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.
• Liaise with project managers, site managers, design teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure effective project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential issues and helping to resolve technical or operational challenges.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and coordination with other building services.
• Assist with procurement, material scheduling and the coordination of labour and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, health and safety, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend site meetings and provide regular updates on progress, programme and any issues arising.
• Support commissioning, testing, handover documentation and the successful completion of projects.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or similar role within building services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services installations within commercial or construction environments.
• Experience working for a mechanical or M&E contractor.
• Good understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation, pipework and associated mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem–solving skills.
• Comfortable coordinating with site teams, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage priorities and work to project deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to 55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of building services projects.
• Long–term career development within an established and growing business.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced project delivery team.

If you are a Mechanical Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity within building services, we would be interested in hearing from you.