MEP Project Engineer

People Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruiter is seeking a qualified MEP Project Engineer to work on-site at Heathrow Airport. This full-time role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience and relevant engineering credentials. The successful candidate will lead the engineering aspects of multiple projects, ensuring compliance and managing stakeholder relationships while progressing the Heathrow Modernisation Programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Project Engineer with mechanical or electrical bias.
• Accreditation with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE.
• SMSTS and CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP Engineering aspects within the project team.
• Accountable for engineering aspects of MEP services.
• Liaise with project stakeholders and ensure design compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical design review

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

HND or similar in relevant field

Job description

This range is provided by People Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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1x Mechanical Project Engineer & 1x Electrical Project Engineer

Heathrow Airport - 5 days on site

The Heathrow Modernisation Programme is underway, with a minimum £10bn spend to increase capacity by 20 million passengers. We are partnered with one of the UK’s biggest construction firms, who will be self-delivering the elements of the MEP services.

They expect no less than 7 years of work on site and are strengthening their core MEP team with the addition of MEP Project Engineers and MEP Project Managers

The most pressing need is for experienced MEP Engineers. This person would report directly to the MEP Project Director and lead the mechanical/electrical packages on multiple projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads the MEP Engineering aspects within the project team whilst demonstrating professional and respectful behaviours.
• Accountable for the engineering aspects of the MEP services and supporting the management of the Programme, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Quality & Commissioning of the project.
• Liaises and coordinates with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the Client, Consultants, Trade Contractors, and other team members.
• Provides technical support to the tendering process via the bid teams and sector leadership/bid leads.
• Provides technical input into procurement strategies and ensures specialist packages and appointments are procured against the agreed scope demarcation and to budget.
• Undertakes initial review of contracts and scope, value engineering, schedules, and trade contracts, and provides support to the commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle in terms of reviewing progress or resolving issues.
• Undertakes design reviews on information provided by Consultants and Trade specialists, checking for compliance, coordination, and completeness, including Embodied Carbon and Operational Energy associated with the MEP Services design. The understanding, articulation and implementation of the relevant design frameworks is essential
• Prepares and coordinates the delivery of strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics, and work sequencing are all properly considered.
• Develops and implements Commissioning strategies in line with the companies Commissioning standards inclusive of IST approach, ATP’s and Soft Landings.
• Undertakes productivity assessments using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule. The ability to identify trends, key issues or critical path risks is fundamental.
• Manages project close-out to ensure all elements of completion are delivered to a high standard, such as commissioning, as built drawings, O&M Manuals and client training. Proactive identification of risk and the production of mitigation plans.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience required:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Project Engineer with either a mechanical or electrical bias.
• Bachelor’s degree/HND or similar in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Accreditation with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE.
• SMSTS and CSCS card.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Airlines and Aviation