Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer\n Mission Critical Projects\n East London\n Permanent & Contract Opportunities\n Leading MEP Contractor\n  \n Ready to deliver mechanical systems where failure is not an option?\n We're supporting a leading MEP Contractor in the appointment of a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a major mission-critical project in East London. This is a key technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who can bridge design, procurement, site delivery, and commissioning on complex, high-performance buildings.\n Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the mechanical scope from early coordination through to successful handover, ensuring systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.\n The Role\n As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will coordinate technical design with on-site installation and commissioning, working closely with the project team, client representatives, and supply chain. You'll play a critical role in ensuring programme certainty, technical compliance, and seamless delivery on a demanding mission-critical build.\n As a senior member of the team, you'll act as a role model on site, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and a relentless focus on safety and quality.\n Key Responsibilities\n \nResolve technical and engineering issues promptly to avoid programme impact \nManage internal mechanical procurement, from enquiries through requisitioning, manufacture, and delivery to site, maintaining a full audit trail \nAttend and record supply chain meetings, monitoring progress against the construction programme \nPrepare and review risk assessments, method statements, and health & safety documentation \nLiaise with design teams and suppliers to ensure correct plant operation and successful system handover \nMonitor and report site progress against programme milestones \nEnsure Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures are followed and records maintained \nDevelop and implement the project-specific Quality Plan \nLead regular supply chain coordination meetings to align resources with programme demands \nSupport the Project Manager with resource planning, progress reviews, and project close-out reporting \nEnsure site personnel hold the correct training, competencies, and certifications \nSupport commissioning and handover activities through to final completion \nUndertake any other reasonable duties as required to support project delivery About You\n We're looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Senior Mechanical Engineer who brings:\n \nProven experience delivering mission-critical projects (data centres, life sciences, healthcare, or similar high-reliability environments) \nDetailed knowledge of mechanical engineering and site-based delivery \nStrong commercial and procurement understanding \nExcellent knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality systems \nThe ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate site teams and supply chain partners \nClear awareness of team strengths and development needs \nStrong communication skills and confidence interfacing with clients and stakeholders Why Apply?\n \nWork on a high-profile mission-critical project in East London \nJoin a respected MEP Contractor known for complex project delivery \nOpen to permanent or contract candidates \nSenior, influential role with end-to-end responsibility \nOpportunity to further your career in the mission-critical sector