Mechanical Project Engineer

️ Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Waltham Cross, United Kingdom Contract: Full-time

The Organisation

We are a leading, well-established building services firm with a track record spanning over 45 years. We specialise in delivering comprehensive Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) services across a vast range of construction sectors.

Our project expertise covers various environments, including:

Industrial, Logistics, and Data Centres

Food, Pharmaceutical, and Mining

Healthcare, Commercial, and Hospitality

High-End Residential and Public Works

Energy and infrastructure projects

We offer a complete service lifecycle, from initial design through to installation and subsequent maintenance. Our valued team provides clients with an efficient, reliable, and first-class service. Recognised for our operational excellence, we have successfully delivered numerous large-scale projects across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, positioning ourselves as a dedicated building services solutions provider.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive Mechanical Project Engineer to support and enhance the technical delivery of projects. This role is a mixture of office and site-based work, reporting to either a Project Manager or Contracts Manager, depending on specific project needs.

The successful candidate will become a technical authority on assigned projects, ensuring compliance and smooth technical workflow throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Documentation: Become thoroughly familiar with all project specifications, design documents, and details from the outset.

Technical Submittals: Collate and meticulously manage the process for all technical submittals as directed by the Contracts/Project Manager.

Drawing Management: Ensure that site teams are consistently working from the latest revisions of technical drawings.

As-Built Information: Mark up 'redline' drawings with accurate as-built information and issue them back to the design team promptly.

Information Requests (RFIs): Take responsibility for raising technical Requests For Information (RFIs) and maintaining the RFI schedule/log to ensure it is always up to date.

Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and verify the technical compliance and quality of work carried out by subcontractors.

Variations and Procurement: Assist the Quantity Surveying (QS) team with variation management, providing necessary technical backup for all changes and procurement decisions.

Reporting: Collaborate closely with the Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Design team, and QS team to contribute accurate updates to the project progress report.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure stringent compliance with all relevant Building Regulations, industry Standards, and Health & Safety Regulations on site.

EHSQ Adherence: Fully comply with all internal Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) policies and procedures.

Handover: Compile the comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, and coordinate the commissioning and final handover processes.

Document Control: Maintain the company's dedicated document management system for all project files.

Candidate Specification

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in a Mechanical discipline, or a relevant Trade background combined with equivalent experience.

Skills & Experience

A comprehensive understanding of the tendering and procurement process is required.

Working proficiency in standard software, including MS Project and the MS Office Suite.

A willingness to learn quickly and adapt effectively to the various technical and administrative elements of a project.

Our Commitment

We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, which drives innovation, creativity, and success across our business. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and welcome, promoting equal opportunities for growth and advancement