Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in Morpeth to oversee mechanical installations. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with standards and managing project performance. Ideal candidates will have industry-accredited qualifications and experience in large scale projects. This company is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in managing mechanical installations on large scale projects.
• Experience in leading project teams and collaborating effectively.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of mechanical elements of assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with standards, law, and project requirements.
• Manage project controls including risk, opportunity, and quality assurance.

Skills

Technical understanding in Mechanical Services

Safety compliance

Project management

Education

Relevant industry accredited qualification

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

Job description

Kier Group are looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our internal MEP business, Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME). As a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, you will oversee the installation of the Mechanical elements on your assigned project. What can you expect to be doing?

• Ensure all works comply with Kier standards, UK law, and project requirements, focusing on safety, quality, and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with design teams and clients to optimise designs for efficient, safe, and compliant construction.
• Manage project controls including change, risk, opportunity, and quality assurance.
• Lead and support project team members by setting clear expectations, managing performance, and working within the Kier "one team" approach.
• Deliver within agreed time frames and budgets, ensuring successful outcomes in line with commercial and quality targets.
• Maintain necessary appointments and accurate records, especially for mechanical works, and demonstrate sound decision‑making aligned with commercial priorities.
• You will be technically astute in Mechanical Services and safety and hold a relevant industry accredited qualification.
• You will have CSCS and SMSTS accreditation as a minimum.
• Ideally you will have experience of overseeing the Mechanical Services installation on large scale construction projects.
• KME work internally and partner with our regional construction business to self‑deliver MEP solutions across a wider range of sectors. Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.