Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading mechanical and electrical contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer to work on significant mechanical building services projects. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of HVAC system design and construction, ensuring high-quality standards and cost management. Competitive salary of £50K-£60K plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

£4.5K+ car allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design and construction of mechanical HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC principles and practices.
• Experience in a managerial role within Building Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop system specifications and prepare construction drawings.
• Manage contract costs from inception to final account.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.

Skills

Building Services experience

HVAC mechanical engineering knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Job description

Overview

You will like this Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer role with a mechanical and electrical contractor that has built a reputation for quality and attention to detail over the last 20+ years. You will work on mechanical building services projects from the Sheffield or Leeds office. The current position is strong with a healthy pipeline supporting sustainable growth, including a large data centre/computer centre retrofit project valued at £25M+.

Responsibilities

• Develop system specifications and prepare construction drawings and documentation, plant and equipment schedules, etc.
• Prepare technical submissions and respond to RFIs in communication with project managers.
• Place orders with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Coordinate the works including sub-contractors.
• Manage the whole contract costs from inception to final account, including preparing and agreeing monthly applications for payments.
• Keep track of project costs including labour and material expenditure and forecasts.
• Manage variations and additional works and their associated costs.
• Conduct site visits and inspections; attend client and subcontractor meetings.
• Resolve problems and issues during construction.
• Organise commissioning 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.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Building Services sector as a Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager, Mechanical Site Manager or M&E Manager.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £50K-£60K + package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including £4.5K+ car allowance, pension and bonus scheme (to be confirmed).

How to apply

To apply for the Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer role, please submit a CV via this posting or send your CV to UK_MS.