Project Engineer - Mechanical

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm seeks a Project Engineer with a mechanical bias to lead a significant healthcare project in West Yorkshire. This permanent role offers a chance to excel in delivering projects while ensuring safety and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in projects exceeding £10m and a recognized mechanical qualification. Attractive benefits include car allowance, pension scheme, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Ongoing personal development

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects over £10m.
• Strong background in large-scale mechanical installations.
• Ability to lead and mentor project team members.

Responsibilities

• Promote a Safety First culture across project activities.
• Support pre-commencement planning for efficiency.
• Review project scope to meet client requirements.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Deliver engineering solutions aligned to objectives.
• Oversee subcontractor resources where applicable.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Delivering mechanical building services projects

Leadership ability

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Recognised trade or professional mechanical qualification

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a leading building services contractor who has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer (mechanical bias) to join their Yorkshire team. This role offers the chance to take a key role in delivering a major healthcare project starting this summer, with further long-term opportunities in the pipeline. As Project Engineer, you’ll ensure works are engineered to specification and delivered safely, profitably, and to client satisfaction. This is a permanent staff position offering career progression and excellent benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promoting a Safety First culture across all project activities
• Supporting pre-commencement planning to maximise efficiency and profitability
• Reviewing project scope and ensuring client requirements are met
• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities
• Delivering engineering solutions aligned to commercial objectives
• Leading and mentoring project team members within your remit
• Overseeing subcontractor resources where applicable
• Building strong client relationships and ensuring successful project closeout

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services projects, ideally £10m+
• Recognised trade or professional mechanical qualification
• Strong background in large-scale mechanical installations within construction
• Leadership ability with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s On Offer

• Car or car allowance + salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric)
• Pension scheme with strong employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance & 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Ongoing personal development programme with clear progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits: gym memberships, dental insurance, travel cover, tax-free bikes & more

If you’re a driven Senior Project Engineer looking for a long-term career move in West Yorkshire, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence