Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Building Services

N G Bailey; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead mechanical building services projects in Sheffield or Leeds. This permanent role involves overseeing refurbishment works on a critical data centre, ensuring safety and profitability. With responsibilities ranging from risk management to client relationship building, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact. The company values innovation and provides a supportive environment for career progression, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals in the field.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles)

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, etc.)

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical installations within construction.
• Experience on high-value building service projects (£10m+).

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for refurbishment works on a live critical data centre.
• Promote a safety-first culture and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Mechanical Installations

Project Management

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Industry-recognized mechanical trade qualification

Professional qualification in engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Building Services

15 April 2025

Location: Sheffield or Leeds

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, plus Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We are seeking experienced mechanically biased Senior Project Engineers, based in Sheffield or Leeds, to join our team on a project near Barnsley.

In this role, you will lead project delivery, starting this summer, for approximately 18 months, with potential for ongoing work. The project involves refurbishment works on a live critical data centre, with occasional travel to Scotland.

Your responsibilities include ensuring all activities within your control meet specifications, are safe, profitable, and satisfy the customer. This is a permanent position with NG Bailey.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote a safety-first culture across all project activities.
2. Participate in pre-project activities to optimize opportunities, efficiency, and profitability.
3. Review project scope to accurately capture customer requirements.
4. Identify and mitigate project risks and seize opportunities.
5. Procure and deliver engineering solutions aligned with financial and commercial goals.
6. Provide timely updates on site progress to the Project Manager and Commercial Lead.
7. Manage subcontractors if applicable.
8. Lead and motivate your project team to achieve objectives.
9. Build and maintain positive client relationships.
10. Ensure proper project close-out, maximizing profitability.

Candidate Requirements

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in mechanical installations within construction, and previous similar roles.

• Industry-recognized mechanical trade or professional qualification.
• Experience on high-value building service projects (£10m+).

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles).
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health and well-being, including counselling and legal advice.
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes.

Next Steps

We value inclusion, fairness, and respect in our recruitment process. We will outline the process clearly and accommodate your needs during application and interviews.

About Us

Founded in 1921, NG Bailey is a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We invest in training and development, offering clear career progression paths supported by regular reviews and training.

Our innovative approach enables us to work on groundbreaking projects across various sectors, utilizing the latest tools and technologies.