Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical & electrical contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer to oversee large HVAC projects valued at over £25M. The role involves project management, technical submissions, and teamwork to deliver high-quality mechanical systems for datacentres. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and 5+ years of experience in the building services sector, with excellent communication and technical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£4.5K+ Car allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical HVAC systems design and construction.
• Strong understanding of HVAC principles and practices.
• Experience as Mechanical Project Manager or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception to final account.
• Developing specifications and construction documentation for HVAC systems.
• Conducting site visits and coordinating subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

HVAC Principles

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Education

HND / HNC or Bachelor's degree in HVAC mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Job description

Job Description

You will like

Delivering mechanical building services projects from the the Leeds or Sheffield office for this mechanical & electrical contractor with a reputation for quality and attention to detail. They are in an excellent position currently and have a healthy pipeline, justifying sustainable growth.

You will like

Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer job itself where you will be responsible for the Project Management, Coordination, Installation and commissioning of large scale HVAC, BMS, UPS & Chiller/Cooling systems retrofit for a datacentre/computercentre. Value of initial client/project £25M+ in value. More specifically:

• Develop system specifications and prepare construction drawings and documentation, Plant and equipment schedules etc. for mechanical HVAC systems.
• Technical Submissions and RFI communication with PM’s.
• Place orders with Suppliers and Sub-contractors.
• Coordinate the works inc subcontractors.
• Manage the whole contract costs from inception to final account, inc preparing and agreeing Monthly Application for Payments.
• Keep track of Project costs including Labour and Material expenditure, forecasts.
• Manage Variation and Additional works and their associated costs.
• Conduct site visits and inspections and attend client and subcontractor meetings.
• Resolve problems and issues during construction
• Organise services Commissiong and start up of new systems.
• Prepare Operating and Maintenance Literature.
• Provide technical support to clients and training.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest HVAC technologies

You will have

To be successful as a Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer, you will have experience working within the Building Services Sector as a Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager, Mechanical Site Manager, MEP Manager or M&E Manager. Plus a healthy mix of the following:

• HND / HNC or preferably a Bachelor's degree in HVAC mechanical engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the design and construction of Mechanical HVAC systems
• Strong understanding of HVAC principles and practices
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

You will get

As a Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary £50K-£60K + Package

Comprehensive benefits package TBA including £4.5K+ Car allowance, Pension & Bonus scheme.

You can apply

To Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer by applying here (recommended), or by sending a CV to [e-mail]