Mechanical Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP Contractor seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer for a Life Sciences project in Cambridge. This role involves managing mechanical works through all project phases, offering long-term opportunities for career growth and professional development. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Car allowance or company car

Travel expenses (mileage and train fares)

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing large-scale mechanical projects.
• Strong financial management skills needed.
• Excellent leadership skills to delegate tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of mechanical works from pre-construction to handover.
• Develop project plans, maintain cost control, and work on schedules.
• Promote health & safety standards on site, investigate incidents.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Health & Safety Compliance

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

MEP Contracting / Building Services

Location: Cambridge

Our client, a top-tier MEP Contractor, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee the successful delivery of a Life Sciences project. As part of this well-established company, you will manage the project from pre-construction through to completion.

This role offers long-term work in the Cambridge area, along with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing the mechanical elements of this high-profile development.

• Competitive basic salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Travel expenses (mileage and train fares)
• Life assurance

Roles & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical works from pre-construction to project handover
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Maintain cost control and work closely with the QS team for financial reporting
• Oversee technical submittals, RFIs, and resolve any design issues
• Delegate tasks effectively across the project team (Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors, etc.)
• Promote and enforce health & safety standards, including investigating and reporting any site incidents