Mechanical Project Engineer

The Client

Our client is one of the UK's leading M&E Contractors. They provide building services across a wide range of sectors & are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join their operational team on a major, new-build project in Northumberland.

This is a largely site-based role on a major, new-build custodial project & should continue for around 2 years.

The Role and its Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Mechanical Project Engineer you will be responsible for the following;

• Overseeing the pre-construction designs
• Support of all technical aspects of the mechanical installation
• Interpretation and adaptation of designs
• Ensure a good working relationship alongside the Electrical Project Engineer
• Reporting to the Operations Manager on works
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe manner and is as laid out in contracts
• Regular attendance of meetings with the client and project teams
• Keep the ongoing project to cost and time allocation and understand the budget of the project at any given time
• Procurement and management of the sub-contractors
• Cost forecasting
• Commissioning process
• Client handover

The Individual

This role requires a confident, experienced Mechanical Project Engineer who can work in a sometimes-pressurised environment on a sizeable, multi-million pound project from 'cradle to grave'.

Skills and Qualifications

• BTEC, HNC/D level qualification in Building Services Engineering or equivalent advantageous but not essential
• Solid commercial knowledge
• SMSTS or equivalent
• Good M&E experience

Salary and Package

The Project Engineer role has a good salary plus company benefits and car / allowance and the realistic opportunity for career progression.