Mechanical Project Engineer – Site Manager

FYA Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer Site Manager to lead local projects across the Midlands. This role involves managing multiple trades, ensuring project completion, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have prior site-based experience in mechanical and electrical projects, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from GBP45,000 to GBP53,000 per annum, a permanent contract, and the potential for career progression into project management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Company vehicle

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in site-based mechanical and electrical engineering projects.
• Previous role as site manager, supervisor, or foreman.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple trades under mechanical contract.
• Ensure timely and quality completion of projects.
• Oversee procurement and logistics to meet schedules.
• Conduct operational meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings for accurate work layout.
• Delegate tasks effectively and maintain safety compliance.
• Utilise online tools to track progress and update schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer Site Manager – Site Based – Local Projects across the Midlands.

A reputable MEP Contractor based in the Midlands is looking for a site based Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team. Our projects, valued up to GBP7,000,000, are secured through strong partnerships and competitive tendering. The company specialises in delivering innovative engineering solutions primarily in the Education and Healthcare sectors, with all projects located across the West Midlands.

Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and coordinate multiple trades under a mechanical contract. This role demands a hands–on leader to ensure seamless programme execution, efficient resource management, and compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical programme, managing multiple trades and subcontractors to ensure timely and quality completion of projects.
• Oversee procurement and timely ordering of materials, coordinating logistics to meet project schedules.
• Conduct daily and weekly operational meetings to monitor progress, resolve issues, and optimize workflow.
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to layout work accurately and liaise closely with contractor management teams.
• Assign and delegate tasks effectively across teams, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Take a proactive leadership role in health and safety briefings including toolbox talks, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Utilise online project management tools to track progress, update schedules, and report status to senior management.

Experience & Qualifications

• Prior site–based experience in mechanical and electrical engineering projects is advantageous.
• Previous experience of working as site manager, site supervisor or foreman.
• Qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of GBP45,000 to GBP53,000 per annum.
• Permanent role.
• Company vehicle.
• Opportunity to progress into a Project Manager role.

Unfortunately, the client is unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship