Mechanical Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor in East London is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a long-term contract. You will be responsible for delivering the mechanical elements of commercial projects, providing leadership in meetings, reviewing design specifications, and managing project timelines. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering and substantial M&E project experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to major engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a senior level on M&E projects.
• Capability to meet project objectives in a timely manner.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings and document outcomes.
• Review design drawings and specifications.
• Manage installation and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

M&E project experience

Cost control

Health and safety awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or similar

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer
East London
Long Term Contract

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who is looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a Data Centre in East London.

Job Purpose:
Reporting into the Project Manager, this role will be accountable for delivery of the mechanical elements on commercial projects. You will be able to work under the guidance of a Project Manager and have responsibility for successful completion of tasks allocated to you on a project.

Responsibilities:

• Attend and 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/HND in Building Services Engineering or similar.
• CSCS/SMSTS.
• Experience of working at a senior level on M&E 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).