Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Vincent Gurney Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension 11.5%

Job summary

Vincent Gurney Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the mechanical package on major projects from pre-construction to handover. You will manage subcontractors, coordinate with electrical engineers and PMs, and ensure seamless M&E delivery on time and to budget.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in Mechanical Building Services, CSCS, and SMSTS/SSSTS, with a proven track record on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Mechanical Building Services.
• Experience as Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Construction Manager, or Mechanical Site Manager.
• Experience delivering large-scale mechanical projects including defence, healthcare or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Mechanical package from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
• Managing Mechanical sub-contractors and specialist contractors.
• Liaising with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to coordinate M&E delivery.
• Procurement management and liaison with suppliers.
• Production of RAMS and construction/Procurement documentation.
• Monitoring programme, quality, health & safety, and project budgets.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communications

Site management

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Ipswich
Salary: 75,000 + Car Allowance + 11.5% Pension

The Role:

• Overseeing the Mechanical package for the project from pre–construction through to commissioning and handover
• Must have operations experience
• Managing Mechanical sub–contractors, including specialist contractors
• Overseeing Mechanical Supervisors and Site Managers
• Liaising closely with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to coordinate M&E delivery
• Managing interfaces with existing client facilities
• Procurement, including managing material levels and liaising with suppliers
• Production of RAMS and all associated construction and procurement documentation
• Monitoring programme, quality, health & safety, and project budgets
• Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager

The Company:

• Top 3 UK Tier 1 Contractor
• Delivering projects valued in excess of 20 million
• Current annual turnover of approximately 4.5 billion with ambitious growth plans
• This opportunity has arisen due to the award of several major MOD contracts
• Over 16 billion worth of secured work in the pipeline for 2025

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have 5+ years' experience within the Mechanical Building Services industry
• Will have previous experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Construction Manager, or Mechanical Site Manager
• Will have experience delivering commercial, defence, healthcare, or large–scale industrial projects
• Will hold relevant mechanical qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred)
• Will hold a CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS
• Will be confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple workstreams
• Will work well under pressure and consistently meet project deadlines
• Will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Will be able to commute to Ipswich

What You'll Get:

• Salary in the region of 75,000
• Car allowance
• 11.5% pension26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading Tier 1 contractor
• Private healthcare