Mechanical Project Engineer

Posted 04 June 2025
Salary £50000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Car Allowance or Company Car, Travel Expenses, Private Health Care, Generous Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Bonus Potential
LocationCambridge
Job type Permanent
Sectors Building Services
ReferenceBH-38609

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer
MEP Contracting / Building Services
Cambridge

Our client, a top-tier MEP Contractor, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee the successful delivery of a Life Sciences project. As part of this well-established company, you will manage the project from pre-construction through to completion.
This role offers long-term work in the Cambridge area, along with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing the mechanical elements of this high-profile development.

Package & Benefits:
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Car allowance or company car
  • Travel expenses (mileage and train fares)
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Bonus potential

Roles & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
:
  • Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical works from pre-construction to project handover
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
  • Maintain cost control and work closely with the QS team for financial reporting
  • Oversee technical submittals, RFIs, and resolve any design issues
  • Delegate tasks effectively across the project team (Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors, etc.)
  • Promote and enforce health & safety standards, including investigating and reporting any site incidents

For more information, contact: 
Megan.Field@peoplegroup.com