Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical to drive the mechanical engineering scope on major infrastructure projects across the UK. The role requires proven delivery from design through handover, with a strong focus on meeting technical, commercial and client requirements.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate procurement, and ensure integration of plant with civil/electrical disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple priorities on fast-paced projects.
• Experience delivering infrastructure or major construction projects from design through handover.
• CSCS Card is required; driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage technical submissions, procurement schedules, and drawing registers.
• Review and assess mechanical procurement packages, equipment specs and subcontractor submissions.
• Coordinate integration of mechanical plant with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing and technical queries.
• Monitor progress, productivity and programme performance.
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Support subcontractor management and project review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with client procedures, health and safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical to join our Infrastructure team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering excellence.

As Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical, you will lead and coordinate all mechanical engineering activities on major infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery against technical, commercial, programme, and client requirements.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate all mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage technical submissions, procurement schedules, and drawing registers.
• Review and technically assess mechanical procurement packages, equipment specifications, and subcontractor submissions.
• Coordinate the integration of mechanical plant and equipment with multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, electrical, ICA, and process disciplines.
• Support project delivery teams with installation, commissioning, testing, and technical queries.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and programme performance.
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations, and commercial reporting.
• Support subcontractor management and project review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Client and company procedures, health & safety requirements, and quality standards.

What we will need from you

You will be an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure or major construction projects successfully from design through to handover.

You will also have:

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering and MEICA requirements within the Water industry or similar process industry .
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors, procurement, and project coordination.
• Knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, process treatment equipment, lifting systems, and associated mechanical plant.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project cost control.
• Experience in a Mechanical Project Engineering role within construction, infrastructure, or process industries.
• Experience delivering projects valued at £2m+.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the advertised role
• CSCS Card.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• IOSH Managing/Directing Safely.
• SMSTS.
• Water sector infrastructure project experience (or similar process industry).
• major infrastructure project experience