Mechanical Project Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Newquay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer on a permanent basis in Cornwall. You will support and manage mechanical engineering activities across the project lifecycle, coordinating across teams and suppliers to meet design, installation and commissioning goals.

The role requires monitoring programmes, quality standards and commercial performance, with a clear focus on safety and continuous improvement in delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and project teams.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services, industrial, manufacturing or infrastructure projects.
• Experience monitoring project programmes, quality standards and commercial performance.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and modern project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Review technical designs, specifications and documentation for compliance.
• Procure mechanical equipment, materials and subcontract packages.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitor installation activities, quality and programme performance.
• Support commissioning, testing and project handover.
• Conduct site inspections, quality audits and technical reviews.
• Assist with project reporting, planning and cost control.
• Promote health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Support continuous improvement and modern delivery methods.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Digital engineering tools

Stakeholder management

Quality & safety

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Digital modeling tools

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer
Type: Permanent
Location: Cornwall

The Role

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and managing mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Summary of duties:

• Coordinating mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Reviewing technical designs, specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Managing the procurement of mechanical equipment, materials and subcontract packages.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitoring installation activities, quality standards and programme performance.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and project handover activities.
• Carrying out site inspections, quality audits and technical reviews.
• Assisting with project reporting, planning and cost control.
• Promoting best practice in health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and modern methods of project delivery.

What\'s needed from you:

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Mechanical Engineer who has experience delivering projects within construction, engineering, manufacturing, utilities or industrial environments.

You will ideally have:

Experience

• Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and project teams.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services, industrial, manufacturing or infrastructure projects.
• Experience monitoring project programmes, quality standards and commercial performance.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and modern project delivery methods.

Qualifications

• HNC/ HND or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications such as SMSTS, SSSTS & CSCS
• IOSH (desirable)
• Professional membership or working towards chartered status would be advantageous.

Attributes

• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Team-oriented with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently.

Package & Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, including car allowance, holiday, healthcare and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering a diverse range of engineering projects, offering excellent career progression and long-term development opportunities