Mechanical Project Engineer

1st Step; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Newmarket is looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer for a 2-year project. Responsibilities include managing procurement, project reporting, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering, experience in M&E projects, and strong risk assessment capabilities. This role offers an opportunity to impact high-stakes commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a senior level on M&E commercial projects.
• Capability to accept responsibilities and accomplish project objectives timely.
• Good awareness of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and issue meeting notes for technical and progress workshop meetings.
• Deliver the design/working drawings necessary to deliver the project.
• Manage installation and commissioning activities of your assigned packages.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical Engineering

Risk assessment

Communication

Cost control

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer – Newmarket – 2 Year Contract

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to be based on a new project in Newmarket.

Due to the nature of the project, we do require applicants who have current SC Clearance OR would be able to pass the vetting process.

Responsibilities

• Attend & host team meetings.
• Lead and issue meeting notes for technical and progress workshop meetings.
• Reviewing tender information including design drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Delivering the design / working drawings necessary to deliver the project and ensure you capture any additional costs and programme delays caused by external influences on their production.
• Production and technical compliance checking of technical submissions against specifications and ER documents.
• Production of package scoping documents.
• Reviewing and compliance checking our working drawings against specifications and ER documents.
• Being able to develop a commissioning strategy for the installation.
• Management of procurement. Value engineering (where asked for) and better buying against the tender allowances.
• Programming of the works and sub-contract packages.
• Production and management of programmes.
• Project reporting to PM.
• Manage installation and commissioning activities of your assigned packages.
• Handover documentation (record drawings / test and commission).
• Ensure all variation costs are advised to the PM and QS.
• Cost control. Liaising with project surveyor to assist the PM with the monthly PFR report.
• Quality control.
• Risk control (programme and commercial).

Qualifications/Skills

• HNC/HNC in Building Services Engineering or similar.
• CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS.
• Experience of working at a senior level on M&E commercial projects, as well as ideally having had responsibility for full contract management.
• Capability to accept responsibilities and accomplish project objectives in a timely manner.
• Good computer skills especially with Microsoft Office.
• Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
• To actively contribute to the team (internal and client team).