Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer
Mechanical Building Services Contractor
London

An established and well-regarded mechanical services contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join their growing team. With over 30 years of successful delivery across residential and commercial developments in London and the South East, the business boasts a £20M+ turnover and a strong, stable client base.
 
The Role
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will take ownership of one or more mechanical projects from pre-construction through to handover and aftercare. This is a hands-on and highly visible position, with the opportunity to work on significant schemes alongside Tier 1 developers and main contractors.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle
• Work with estimating and project teams to develop winning bids and deliverables
• Produce and coordinate working and construction drawings in collaboration with consultants
• Interpret and develop technical plans, CAD drawings, and BIM models
• Procure sub-contractors, plant, and equipment packages up to £2M
• Manage the technical delivery of specialist systems including BMS and fire sprinklers
• Attend client and internal meetings to monitor programme and commercial progress
• Oversee mechanical commissioning and ensure smooth project handover
• Collaborate with the commercial team to forecast costs, manage procurement and mitigate risk
• Ensure all work is carried out to the highest health & safety standards
• Support junior engineers and contribute to team development
   

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a similar role within mechanical contracting
• Strong technical knowledge of building mechanical services across both residential and commercial projects
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and project ownership
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and managing the coordination process
• Ability to lead, plan, and prioritise effectively
• A proactive, professional approach and a passion for high-quality engineering
   

Package

• Basic salary: £70,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Pension contribution
• 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Ready to take your next step with a respected mechanical contractor working on high-profile London projects?

Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.