Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Tilbury Douglas; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Pension matched 8%

Flexible and Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical to lead mechanical activities on major infrastructure projects in the UK, based in Sheffield. You will coordinate design through handover, manage procurement, and work across multidisciplinary teams to meet technical and commercial targets.

You will bring 5+ years in a mechanical project engineering role, strong MEICA knowledge, and proven experience delivering projects worth £2m+.

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with delivery of infrastructure or major construction projects from design through to handover.
• Strong MEICA knowledge within water or similar process industries.
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors, procurement, and project coordination.
• Knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, process equipment, lifting systems and related plant.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of project cost control.
• Experience delivering projects valued at £2m+.
• Minimum 5 years in the advertised role and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage technical submissions, procurement schedules, and drawing registers.
• Review mechanical procurement packages 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, and commercial reporting.
• Support subcontractor management and project review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with client, company procedures, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support the Project Manager and deputise when required.
• Undertake supply chain visits and assist with compliance audits.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Subcontractor management

Pumps & piping

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Multi-project prioritisation

Cost control

Project engineering

5+ years experience

Driving licence

MS Office tools

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical

Location: Sheffield

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.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Support the Project Manager and deputise when required.
• Undertake supply chain visits and assist with compliance audits.

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
• Ability to undertake the role within a Hybrid office based Team

Desirable

• IOSH Managing/Directing Safely.
• SMSTS.
• Water sector infrastructure project experience (or similar process industry).
• major infrastructure project experience.
• Experience in value engineering and off-site manufacturing/prefabrication processes.
• Experience as an Authorised Engineer (AE) or Authorised Person (AP) under a Tier 1 Contractor and/or Client procedures.
• Knowledge of commissioning and handover processes for mechanical plant and systems.
• Member of a chartered institute related to the Mechanical Engineering profession or similar

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

We look forward to receiving your application.