Senior Project Engineer

Ivy Resource Group; Redcar; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead MEP engineering on a major healthcare project in Catterick Garrison. This pivotal role involves ensuring technical and commercial delivery, managing resources, and driving project excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension

Professional membership fees covered

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Access to 'Perks at Work'

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior or Project Engineer role within M&E / Building Services.
• Mechanical bias essential; experience leading full MEP packages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mechanical and electrical engineering services.
• Lead technical delivery, ensuring compliance with client specifications.
• Control project costs, cash flow, and commercial reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting for a talented and experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead MEP engineering delivery on a high-profile healthcare development.
Our client is a Tier 1 contractor seeking a driven and technically strong professional to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based on-site at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, with flexible working options considered.

The Company

Our client is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and the environment.

The Role Entails:

This is a pivotal site-based engineering leadership role, responsible for ensuring the technical, commercial, and safe delivery of a multi-million-pound healthcare facility - the Integrated Care Campus at Catterick Garrison.

The Senior Project Engineer will lead all Engineering Services activities, coordinate internal and external teams, and work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional results in line with programme and budget targets.

You will play a key role in maintaining engineering standards, managing resources, and driving project excellence across all M&E disciplines.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Oversee all mechanical and electrical engineering services in line with project and company standards

• Lead technical delivery, ensuring all works meet client specifications and H&S compliance

• Manage procurement, subcontractors, and project labour resources

• Control project costs, cash flow, variations, and commercial reporting

• Prepare detailed project plans, reports, and site documentation

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Provide technical support and resolve queries during design and installation phases

• Maintain strong communication with clients, stakeholders, and the professional team

• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting

• Coordinate commissioning and handover, including O&M manual compilation

• Deliver projects from 2m+ in value, ideally in healthcare or similar regulated environments

What We Need From You:

• Proven experience in a Senior or Project Engineer role within M&E / Building Services

• Mechanical bias essential; experience leading full MEP packages preferred

• Excellent knowledge of specification interpretation, programme management, and technical coordination

• Strong understanding of installation, commissioning, and construction site operations

• Stakeholder engagement and leadership experience

• Degree or HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)

• CSCS card essential; SMSTS/IOSH preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

• Strong commercial awareness and reporting skills

• Experience on healthcare or large-scale infrastructure projects advantageous

Salary & Benefits:

• 55,000 - 65,000 (DOE)

• Car allowance

• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days)

• 3 additional long service days (after 3, 7, and 10 years)

• Private medical insurance (option to extend to family)

• Life Assurance

• Defined contribution pension (matched up to 8%)

• Professional membership fees covered

• Enhanced maternity, paternity & parental leave

• 2 volunteering days per year

• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)

• Access to "Perks at Work" - discounts on retail, travel, tech & more

• Flexible Benefits Scheme including:
  - Critical Illness Insurance (including partner cover)
  - Dental Insurance
  - Travel Insurance
  - Cycle to Work Scheme
  - Activity passes & retail vouchers

How to Apply:

Submit your CV
Call / Text / WhatsApp Robbie on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

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