Senior Mechanical MEP Engineer

BSV Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

BSV Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical MEP Engineer to take responsibility for the technical delivery and coordination of mechanical building services across a range of projects. You will lead from design through installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and project specs.

You will review designs, manage subcontractors and coordinate with electrical, structural and architectural teams while providing leadership to junior engineers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Mechanical MEP / Building Services role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and HVAC systems.
• Experience working on commercial construction or MEP projects.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant British Standards.
• Experience coordinating with other MEP and construction disciplines.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, programmes and technical challenges.
• Relevant mechanical engineering or building services qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical MEP activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and coordinate mechanical designs, drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Oversee HVAC, heating, ventilation, chilled water, domestic water and public health systems.
• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Monitor programme, quality, technical compliance and installation standards.
• Attend design, coordination and progress meetings with clients, consultants and project teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and design clashes.
• Support procurement and review subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Assist with variations, valuations, cost control and commercial matters.
• Ensure works comply with relevant UK regulations, British Standards and project specifications.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers and site teams.

Skills

Senior MEP role

HVAC systems

Mechanical drawings

UK Building Regulations

Leadership & project coordination

Education

Mechanical engineering / Building services qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical MEP Engineer to join our team and take responsibility for the technical delivery and coordination of mechanical building services across a range of projects.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in mechanical MEP systems, excellent technical knowledge and the ability to lead projects from design and coordination through installation, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical MEP activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and coordinate mechanical designs, drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Oversee HVAC, heating, ventilation, chilled water, domestic water and public health systems.
• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Monitor programme, quality, technical compliance and installation standards.
• Attend design, coordination and progress meetings with clients, consultants and project teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and design clashes.
• Support procurement and review subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Assist with variations, valuations, cost control and commercial matters.
• Ensure works comply with relevant UK regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and project specifications.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers and site teams.

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior Mechanical MEP / Building Services role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and HVAC systems.
• Experience working on commercial construction or MEP projects.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant British Standards.
• Experience coordinating with other MEP and construction disciplines.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, programmes and technical challenges.
• Relevant mechanical engineering or building services qualification is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major and technically challenging MEP projects.
• Career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and experienced project team.
• Long-term opportunities within a growing organisation.