Mechanical Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP Contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer for a high-profile Life Sciences project. This role involves overseeing the project from pre-construction to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are provided.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Travel expenses (mileage and train fares)

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing mechanical works from pre-construction to handover.
• Strong understanding of project management techniques.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical works from pre-construction to project handover.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Promote health & safety standards on site.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Cost Control

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

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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