Project Engineer

Matchtech; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Large-scale data centres

Safe working environment

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced M&E Project Engineer to join our client's Belfast team. You will oversee mechanical and electrical systems for high-profile data centre projects, acting as a link between design teams, contractors and client stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will coordinate engineering lifecycle, review technical submittals, and support testing and commissioning through final handover in a hybrid on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• 3–5 years of project engineering experience in construction/MEP contracting or consultancy.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems design, sequencing, codes, and commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks (BIM), MS Project and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the engineering lifecycle for MEP systems across projects.
• Interface with design consultants, MEP sub-contractors, and site teams to resolve RFIs.
• Oversee installation, integration, and interface of data centre systems (HVAC, power, containment, BMS).
• Review submittals, data sheets, and design packages; ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Monitor progress against milestones and four-week look-ahead plans.
• Support testing and commissioning up to final handover.
• Assist with scope changes, variations, and on-site risk mitigation.

Skills

Project leadership

MEP coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

M&E Project Engineer

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Work Model: Full-time | On-site / Hybrid

Company Overview

Our client is a global consulting, engineering, procurement, construction management, and validation (EPCMV) firm delivering state-of-the-art facilities across high-tech industries. Specialising in mission-critical environments, our client partners with world-leading organisations to execute complex, large-scale projects from initial concept through to final commissioning.

Role Overview

An experienced M&E Project Engineer is required to join our client's project execution team based in the Belfast and Greater Lisburn area. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing mechanical and electrical engineering systems across high-profile data centre projects. You will act as a pivotal link between design teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to deliver complex building services on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Engineering Lead: Coordinate and drive the engineering lifecycle for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring designs meet project specifications, regional standards, and client requirements.

• Site & Design Coordination: Interface between design consultants, MEP sub-contractors, and site construction teams to resolve technical queries (RFIs) and evaluate engineering changes.

• System Integration: Oversee the installation, integration, and interface of critical data centre systems, including HVAC, chilled water, power distribution, UPS, generators, containment, and BMS.

• Quality & Technical Submittals: Review and approve technical submittals, equipment data sheets, and design packages; ensure rigorous QA/QC compliance across all M&E packages.

• Planning & Progress Monitoring: Work closely with Project Managers and Planners to monitor installation progress against key milestone schedules and four-week look-ahead plans.

• Testing & Commissioning Support: Collaborate with commissioning agents to prepare, execute, and document system testing (Levels 1-5) up to final handover.

• Commercial & Risk Management: Assist in tracking scope changes, evaluating technical variations, and proactively mitigating engineering risks on-site.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of project engineering experience within a construction, MEP contracting, or engineering consultancy environment.

• Industry Experience: Proven experience on mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centres, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or complex industrial builds) is highly desirable.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of MEP systems design, construction sequencing, building codes, and commissioning protocols for critical infrastructure.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks (BIM), MS Project, and Microsoft Office suite.

• Core Competencies: Excellent problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, large-scale data centre developments.

• Professional development support and structured career progression pathways.

• A collaborative, dynamic, and safety-focused working environment.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.