Mechanical Project Engineer

Involve Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier One Mechanical & Electrical contractor seeks an experienced Mechanical Lead Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves leading the design, coordination, and installation of mechanical systems while mentoring junior engineers and engaging with clients and project managers. The company values mental health and work-life balance, offers a competitive salary, and promotes career progression into senior roles. Join a culture focused on employee wellbeing and landmark projects across the region.

Benefits

Career progression into Senior Contractual Management

Competitive salary and benefits package

Valued mental health and work-life balance

Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading all Mechanical delivery medium size projects.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of building services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and installation of mechanical systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients, design teams, and project managers.
• Take on more responsibility both operationally and commercially.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Overview

A leading Tier One Mechanical & Electrical contractor with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering excellence across a diverse range of project sectors including Education, Healthcare, and High End Commercial, continuing to expand and invest heavily in its people and financial growth.

This contractor prides itself on its collaborative culture, initiatives, and commitment to employee wellbeing.

Now seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead Engineer to join the team based in Newcastle UpOn Tyne team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to step into a lead role, taking on more responsibility both operationally and commercially, of the mechanical delivery.

You will play a key role in ensuring the successful design, coordination, and installation of mechanical systems while mentoring junior engineers and liaising closely with clients, design teams, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and installation of mechanical systems on projects; mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients, design teams, and project managers.
• Take on more responsibility both operationally and commercially as the Mechanical Lead Engineer.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven track record of leading all Mechanical delivery medium size projects.
• Possess a strong technical and commercial understanding of building services.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem solving skills.

Benefits / Opportunities

• Career progression into Senior Contractual Management.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A company culture that genuinely values mental health and work-life balance.
• Regular social events, wellbeing initiatives, and employee engagement programmes.
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the region.