Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional membership fees

Life assurance

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to support delivery of water infrastructure projects under the Yorkshire Water framework. Lead mechanical activities from design through commissioning and handover, coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage subcontractors, procurement schedules, and technical submissions while ensuring health, safety and quality across the full project lifecycle for projects valued 2m+.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical project engineering.
• Experience in MEICA within water, infrastructure or similar process industry.
• Knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, treatment equipment and related plant.
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and project delivery.
• Experience delivering projects valued at 2m+.
• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management.
• CSCS card and driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage technical submissions, drawings and procurement schedules.
• Review mechanical equipment specifications, procurement packages and subcontractor submissions.
• Coordinate mechanical plant with Civil, Electrical, ICA and Process disciplines.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and technical queries.
• Manage subcontractors and support project review meetings.
• Assist with variations, valuations, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with client, health & safety and quality requirements.
• Support the Project Manager and deputise when required.

Skills

Mechanical Project Engineering

Subcontractor management

Procurement & cost control

Stakeholder management

MEICA knowledge

Water sector experience

CSCS Card

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects across the Yorkshire Water framework.

You will lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, working with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and the client to deliver projects from design through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage technical submissions, drawings and procurement schedules.
• Review mechanical equipment specifications, procurement packages and subcontractor submissions.
• Coordinate mechanical plant with Civil, Electrical, ICA and Process disciplines.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and technical queries.
• Manage subcontractors and support project review meetings.
• Assist with variations, valuations, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with client, health & safety and quality requirements.
• Support the Project Manager and deputise when required.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in a Mechanical Project Engineering role.
• Strong mechanical/MEICA knowledge within water, infrastructure or a similar process industry.
• Knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, treatment equipment, lifting systems and associated mechanical plant.
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and project delivery.
• Experience delivering projects valued at 2m+.
• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management skills.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• CSCS Card and driving licence.
• Water sector and AE/AP experience would be advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary + car allowance.
• 26 days' annual leave plus long-service days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension matched up to 8%.
• Flexible/agile working.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Professional membership fees.
• Life assurance and additional flexible benefits.

A great opportunity to join a major UK engineering contractor and play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects across the Yorkshire Water framework.