Senior Mechanical Engineer

NRL; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a £100M construction project in the North East of England. You will manage the Mechanical Engineering service ensuring compliance with specifications and project goals, collaborate with teams, and maintain quality and safety standards. The role demands strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are integral to the workplace culture.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering within construction projects.
• Strong understanding of UK construction standards and regulations.
• Experience in managing project teams and delivering on time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure works are safely executed in compliance with project requirements.
• Review designs to optimise for efficient and safe construction.
• Manage change control and project risk effectively.
• Provide timely information for site progress and financial reporting.
• Guide project team members to maximize performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

NRL are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a large, £100M construction project in the North East. Responsible for the effective Mechanical Project Engineering service of a project or projects to ensure that projects are fully compliant to specifications, in line with planned costs and programme. You will work within the project team to ensure that any re-engineering/variations are managed in accordance change management processes. As part of a successful team, you will be an Competent Mechanical Engineer responsible for delegated works packages and you will work collaboratively to ensure they are successfully delivered.

Client commitment

Our Client is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Our people are at the heart of our business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to our clients and customers. We are only able to deliver our business goals because of the commitment and talent of our people working together to a common purpose. The Client wellbeing strategy has been designed based on employee feedback that mental, physical and financial wellbeing are important to them.

Key tasks

• Ensure all works are procured, planned and carried out safely in accordance with company standards, project requirements and UK law


• Review designs with the design teams and client to ensure they are optimised for efficient and safe construction, fully compliant with standards and contract requirements


• Manage robust change control and manage risk and opportunity


• Implement and manage quality control procedures in line with company Standards


• As required, provide accurate and timely information to the project management team for both site progress and financial reporting


• Manage the successful completion of the project/area under control in line with agreed quality and commercial plans to achieve targets within agreed timescales and cost constraints. Ensure the design and installation meets internal and client specifications and statutory requirements as a minimum.


• Work collaboratively in the “one team” delivery model


• Provide leadership for the project team members within your area of control, setting clear expectations, offering guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team and ensure objectives are met, managing performance accordingly.


• Contribute to the identification of project risks and opportunities, supporting project team members, providing suggestions, taking responsibility for the mitigation or enhancement of those within your area of control.


• Understands relevant budgets, commercial priorities and their implications, in relation to job role. Ability to make sound decisions, based on clear criteria and facts. Manages own workload in line with project goals and priorities.


• Keep accurate records


• Ensure necessary appointments are made by the authorising Engineer for all the Mechanical works.


• Collaborative: Communicates regularly, clearly, and honestly with others, cascading key messages to the team. Invites those they work with to share their views and ideas openly. Ensures those they work with understand and feel motivated by company long term aims and keeps them up to date on progress made against these. Ensures team members know their roles and how they contribute to company success. Creates opportunities for their team to share knowledge inside and outside the team. Celebrates and recognises the successes of their team and encourages them to learn from their mistakes.


• Trusted: Stresses the importance of speaking up and taking a proactive approach to safety, empowering our people to prioritise and look for ways we can improve. Ensures their team are aware of the impact our work has on the world, including the communities we serve, people we interact with and the environment. Encourages team members to build relationships inside and outside of our team. Creates an environment where everyone’s background and perspectives are valued by inviting suggestions for improvement and listening attentively. Prioritises their wellbeing and consistently talks to others about how they can prioritise theirs. Reviews the development of their team members, prioritising development and career conversations.


• Focused: Encourages others to think about how they can do things differently and put their ideas into action. Support their team to embrace change and manage the impact it has on them. Helps their team to understand what good performance is and support them with stretching, realistic goals. Asks for feedback from others on their team performance to drive improvement. Encourages a positive approach to resolving problems or challenges and helps others to find safe, simple solutions. Always demonstrates and expects quality and efficiency in everything we do.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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