Senior Project Engineer (MEP)

INVISION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Northgate; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (MEP) to manage electrical or mechanical packages on a major rail project. With a package of up to £85,000, this position involves ensuring safety on site, managing client relationships, and providing financial updates. The ideal candidate will have experience in rail projects and a strong background in project management. Attractive benefits include a car allowance, private medical insurance, and additional perks.

Benefits

Car allowance

Paid travel to site

8% pension

Bonus

Private medical

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible rewards (dental, gym, travel insurance)

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced MEP Senior Project Engineer with rail project experience.
• Ownership of electrical or mechanical packages on major projects.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical/electrical packages for a major rail project.
• Ensure safety-first culture on site.
• Provide progress and financial updates to stakeholders.

Skills

H&S leadership

Risk management

Client relationship management

Project optimization

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (MEP)

Is this the role you are looking for? If so, read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.

• Leading Engineering Contractor
• Surrey
• Up to £85,000 package. Our client is one of the UK's leading Engineering & Services companies with a turnover approaching £450 million.

They are currently seeking an experienced MEP Senior Project Engineer (Mech or Elec bias) to join their London / Southern team and help deliver projects across their infrastructure / rail division.

This particular scheme is a major rail station extension (total project value circa £100 million) and our client is looking after Mechanical and Electrical packages throughout, so any Rail project experience is beneficial.

Scope of role

Taking ownership of the electrical or mechanical packages on a major rail / infrastructure project.

Leading on H&S and ensuring a genuine safety first culture on site.

Working closely with pre-contract and delivery teams to de-risk and optimise the project.

Managing risk, compliance, and client relationships, and driving continuous improvement.

Re‑engineering and value‑engineering installations to meet client needs while protecting margins.

Providing accurate progress and financial updates and ensuring smooth project close‑out.

Package includes

• Negotiable basic salary up to £85,000
• Car allowance
• Paid travel to site
• 8% pension
• Bonus
• Private medical & Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible rewards (dental, gym, travel insurance)
• 25 days holiday

If the opportunity is of interest, please apply today!

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