Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading mechanical & electrical contractor in Leeds is seeking a Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer to oversee HVAC, BMS, and Chiller systems for a major datacentre project. This role, valued over £25M, involves project management from inception to completion, including stakeholder coordination and compliance with design specifications. Competitive salary of £50K-£60K plus a £4.5K car allowance and benefits package.

Benefits

£4.5K+ car allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the design/construction of Mechanical HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project management and installation of large-scale HVAC systems.
• Develop system specifications and prepare construction drawings.
• Coordinate works including subcontractors and manage costs.

Skills

HVAC principles

Project Management

Communication

BIM software

AutoCAD

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

You will like delivering mechanical building services projects from 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 the Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer role 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/computer centre. The value of the initial client/project is £25M+.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop system specifications and prepare construction drawings and documentation, plant and equipment schedules for mechanical HVAC systems.
• Handle technical submissions and RFI communication with PMs.
• Place orders with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate the works, including subcontractors.
• Manage the entire contract costs from inception to final account, including preparing and agreeing on monthly applications for payments.
• Keep track of project costs, including labour and material expenditure, and 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 commissioning and startup of new systems.
• Prepare operating and maintenance literature.
• Provide technical support and training to clients.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest HVAC technologies.

To be successful as a Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer, you should have experience working within the Building Services Sector as a Mechanical Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, MEP Manager, or M&E Manager.

Plus, a healthy mix of the following qualifications and experience:

• 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:

• A competitive salary of £50K-£60K + package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a £4.5K+ car allowance, pension, and bonus scheme.

You can apply to the Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer position by applying here (recommended), or by sending a CV to UK_MS.