Mechanical Project Engineer - Building Systems Owner

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing's Inverclyde facility seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to own the site's building services infrastructure. You will be the principal mechanical authority, defining maintenance needs and managing capital projects from scoping to commissioning.

This is a true owner role with no shift work, offering funded development and collaboration with the Facilities Engineering Manager. You will lead HVAC, ventilation, steam, water systems and BMS improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven system ownership or authorised person experience on building services.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, and water systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Excellent communication and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Become the system owner for the site's mechanical building services infrastructure (HVAC, ventilation, steam and water).
• Assess plant condition and scope improvement/ replacement projects from tender to commissioning.
• Define and oversee planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Manage energy monitoring and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Operate and optimise the Building Management System (BMS).
• Review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers for mechanical works.
• Ensure compliance with lifting equipment, pressure systems and building services regulations.

Skills

System ownership

Authorised person

HVAC knowledge

Reading drawings

BMS basics

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND with relevant experience

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer – Building Systems Owner
Inverclyde
Permanent - Days up to £55k

NT Engineering & Manufacturing are proud to be supporting our manufacturing client in their search for a Mechanical Project Engineer to take on system ownership of building services infrastructure at their manufacturing facility in Inverclyde.

This is a system owner role. You'll be the principal mechanical engineering authority on site — the person who defines what maintenance is needed on the mechanical building services infrastructure, manages capital projects from scoping through to commissioning, and ensures the site stays compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. You'll work closely with the Facilities Engineering Manager and be developed into the go-to technical lead for all mechanical systems on site.

If you have proven system ownership or authorised person experience within building services, mechanical engineering or facilities — and you want a role with real ownership, no shift work, and an employer who will invest in your development — this is a role worth exploring.

What you'll be doing:

• Becoming the system owner for the site's mechanical building services infrastructure — HVAC, ventilation, compressed air, vacuum systems, steam and hot water, chilled water, pumped water systems and effluent treatment
• Assessing plant condition and developing improvement and replacement solutions — identifying need, scoping options, producing tender documents, evaluating contractor returns and managing installation through to commissioning
• Defining and overseeing planned and reactive maintenance on all mechanical plant and equipment
• Managing the site's energy monitoring and targeting activities, and identifying energy saving opportunities
• Using and maintaining the Building Management System (BMS) to support plant operation and optimisation
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, design specifications and technical literature
• Managing contractors and specialist suppliers for mechanical works across the site
• Acting as system owner/authorised person and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation including lifting equipment, pressure systems regulations (L8 / Legionella) and building services best practice
• Supporting the upkeep of site drawings and draughting requirements (AutoCAD)

Experience required:

• Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, OR HNC/HND combined with strong demonstrable experience
• Proven experience as a system owner or authorised person on regulated building services systems (e.g. L8/Legionella, Pressure Systems) — this is essential, not just familiarity
• Working knowledge of supply air, ventilation, air conditioning and extract/local exhaust ventilation systems
• Experience of assessing plant condition and managing replacement or improvement projects end to end
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, design specs and technical documents
• At least a basic operational understanding of Building Management Systems
• Strong communication skills — able to work across disciplines and levels
• Able to manage multiple activities and prioritise effectively

Why this role?

• Genuine principal engineer responsibility — you own the systems as authorised person, not just maintain them
• Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 — no shift work, no rotating rota
• Funded training and development including AutoCAD and any identified skills gaps
• Working in a high-technology, precision manufacturing environment with interesting and varied challenges