Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Build Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment is partnering with a leading engineering and building services contractor to recruit a Senior Project Engineer Mechanical for their South Region operations. The role focuses on technical ownership of mechanical works across complex construction projects, leading design, procurement, installation, testing and handover.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, consultants and subcontractors to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Essentially requires HNC/HND in mechanical or building services engineering.
• Experience with building services/mechanical installation on complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical design information and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Manage mechanical procurement packages including supplier selection and submittals.
• Review and approve mechanical shop drawings, material submittals and method statements.
• Plan and coordinate mechanical engineering and installation activities across multiple fronts.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure on-site safety and QA/QC.
• Own mechanical material take-offs and procurement schedules.
• Lead BIM coordination including clash detection and resolution.
• Ensure as-built information and project records are maintained.
• Support variations from a technical/commercial standpoint.

Skills

Mechanical design coordination

BIM coordination

QA/QC

Procurement oversight

Project leadership

Education

HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering

CSCS and/or SMSTS/SSSTS

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Senior Project Engineer Mechanical

Location: South Region
Sector: Building Services / MEP
Employment Type: Full–time
Reporting to: Project Leader / Project Director

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and building services contractor for an experienced Senior Project Engineer Mechanical to join their operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased project engineer with strong building services experience to take technical ownership of mechanical works across complex construction projects. You will provide engineering leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, from design development and procurement through to installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

Working closely with Project Managers, construction teams, design consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal technical teams, you will ensure that mechanical works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project specification, statutory requirements and current Building Safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical design information, resolving technical queries and ensuring compliance with project specifications.

• Manage mechanical procurement packages, including supplier selection, technical evaluations, submittals and long–lead item planning.

• Review and approve mechanical shop drawings, material submittals, technical submissions and method statements.

• Plan, coordinate and track mechanical engineering and installation activities across multiple work fronts.

• Identify technical, programme and resource risks and implement appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight of mechanical installation activities on site, ensuring quality, productivity and compliance.

• Take ownership of mechanical material take–offs and procurement schedules.

• Lead mechanical BIM coordination, including clash detection, resolution and coordination with other disciplines.

• Ensure accurate production and maintenance of as–built information and project records.

• Take responsibility for mechanical health and safety compliance, including the review and approval of RAMS and active site leadership.

• Manage mechanical QA/QC processes, including ITPs, inspections, testing documentation and NCR close–out.

• Lead mechanical testing and commissioning activities, including integrated systems testing, to achieve successful and compliant handover.

• Provide technical and commercial support, including the assessment, substantiation and agreement of variations.

• Work collaboratively with project management, design, commercial and construction teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and promote engineering best practice.

About You

We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in building services and complex construction projects. You will be technically capable, commercially aware and confident working in a site–based project environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or similar role within the building services/MEP sector.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services installation and project delivery.

• Experience working across design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.

• Good understanding of mechanical specifications, drawings, technical submittals and construction methodologies.

• Experience coordinating with design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and wider project teams.

• Strong understanding of QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, testing and NCR processes.

• Experience with BIM coordination and clash detection would be advantageous.

• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to develop practical and buildable engineering solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters to a range of stakeholders.

• Strong organisational and time–management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple work fronts.

• A commitment to health, safety, quality and compliance.

Qualifications

Essential:

• HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

• CSCS and/or SMSTS, SSSTS or equivalent site safety qualification.

Desirable:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

• Revit and/or BIM coordination experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established engineering business delivering technically challenging building services projects, where you will have genuine responsibility for the mechanical engineering delivery of your projects.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced project and technical teams while taking a leading role in the successful delivery of complex mechanical packages from design through to completion.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer looking for your next senior–level opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.