Mechanical Project Engineer

Branta Consulting Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Branta Consulting Limited is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer in the North East. You will oversee complete mechanical packages from design handover through to final commissioning, with a focus on boiler plant rooms, district heating, and gas infrastructure.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage on‑site delivery, QA/QC, and testing, coordinating with Gas Safe specialists and design teams to ensure compliant handover and successful project closeout.

Qualifications

• Formal mechanical engineering qualification or time‑served with substantial site experience.
• Strong grasp of commercial gas pipework, boiler houses, heating networks and plant room installations.
• Experience delivering mechanical packages from pre‑commencement to testing and handover.
• CSCS card and Gas Safe registration are desirable qualifications for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead on‑site coordination of core mechanical services, including boiler plant rooms and district heating pipework.
• Scrutinise drawings and submittals against IGEM, Gas Safety Regulations, and industry benchmarks; prepare testing and commissioning docs.
• Supervise subcontractors, conduct QA/QC audits, manage gas tightness testing and water treatment/flushing.
• Act as the technical bridge between clients, Gas Safe specialists, design consultants, and internal project managers.

Skills

On-site coordination

Gas pipework knowledge

Plant room installations

Project delivery

CSCS card

Gas Safe tickets

SMSTS/SSSTS advantageous

Education

HNC/HND/degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

IGEM standards

Gas Safety Regulations

CIBSE/BSRIA benchmarks

Job description

Branta is partnered with a reputable, fast-growing North East mechanical contractor to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer. Backed by a secure pipeline of major commercial schemes, industrial facilities, and public sector developments across the region, this role offers hands‑on delivery exposure and clear progression within a specialist mechanical team.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will oversee complete mechanical packages from design handover through to final commissioning—placing a heavy emphasis on plant room fit‑outs, commercial gas infrastructure, district heating, and welded/crimped pipework services.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Gas Package Delivery: Lead the on‑site coordination of core mechanical services, including primary boiler plant rooms, commercial gas supply infrastructure, district heating pipework, pumps, heat exchangers, and public health installations.
• Technical Reviews & Compliance: Scrutinise mechanical drawings, technical submittals, and material take‑offs against IGEM standards, Gas Safety Regulations, and CIBSE/BSRIA benchmarks; compile comprehensive testing, purging, and O&M documentation.
• Site Quality & Commissioning: Supervise mechanical sub‑contractors and pipefitters/welders; conduct site QA/QC audits, manage gas tightness testing and water treatment/flushing processes, and resolve physical site clashes.
• Stakeholder & Subcontractor Coordination: Act as the direct technical bridge between commercial clients, Gas Safe registered specialists, design consultants, and internal project managers.

Candidate Profile

• Technical Background: HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services, OR time‑served mechanical/pipefitting/heating background with proven site engineering experience.
• Specialist Knowledge: In‑depth technical grasp of commercial gas pipework, boiler houses, heating networks, pump sets, and plant room installations.
• Delivery Track Record: Proven background delivering commercial mechanical packages from pre‑commencement through to testing and handover.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS card; valid or expired Commercial Gas Safe tickets (e.g., COCN1, ICPN1, TPCP1/1A) and SMSTS/SSSTS are strongly advantageous.