Mechanical Project Engineer (Building Services)

Adept:Us; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver mechanical building services on a regulated infrastructure project. The role involves managing project delivery activities, ensuring compliance with health & safety, and coordinating resources. Candidates should hold an ONC in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and 25 days holiday, is offered. The position supports a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Long-term project security

Opportunity to move into nuclear sector

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical or Building Services Project Engineer is essential.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance is required.
• Experience delivering projects in regulated environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical building services projects such as HVAC and pipework.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage engineering and project delivery activities on site.

Skills

Project delivery in regulated environments

Stakeholder management

Health & safety compliance

Education

ONC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

HNC or higher qualification (in progress)

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer - Building Services

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Hinkley Point C) – First 6-9 months based in Bristol

Type: Full-time | Permanent; Working Pattern: 9-day fortnight (avg. 37 hrs/week) | Hybrid available

Salary: Up to £70,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance. Travel & accommodation reimbursed where applicable.

Overview

Mechanical Project Engineer required to deliver mechanical building services packages on a large, highly regulated infrastructure project. Suitable for engineers from building services or nuclear backgrounds. Nuclear experience beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical building services projects (HVAC, pipework, heating & cooling)
• Manage engineering and project delivery activities on site
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and manage project programmes and schedules
• Coordinate labour, materials, and procurement activities
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Monitor project cost, progress, and work-in-progress

Essential Requirements

• ONC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
• Experience as a Mechanical or Building Services Project Engineer
• Experience delivering projects in regulated environments
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance
• Good stakeholder and contractor management skills

Desirable

• Nuclear project experience
• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture
• Experience with Qualified Equipment (EQ)
• Working towards HNC or higher qualification
• Working towards APM PMQ or equivalent

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Long-term project security
• Opportunity to move into nuclear sector