Mechanical Project Engineer

Job description

Mechanical HVAC Project Engineer (Hands Off)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Van or Car Allowance

Location: Hybrid London (1 day per week)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Mechanical/HVAC Project Engineer or Supervisor looking for your next career step?

Our client, a well-established HVAC maintenance and installation company, is expanding their projects team and seeking a motivated Mechanical HVAC Project Engineer to work directly under the Project Manager, acting as his number two.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong hands-on installation or project experience who’s ready to step up into a more senior, client-facing, and commercially involved engineering role.

The Role:

As the Mechanical HVAC Project Engineer, you will support the Project Manager in delivering a variety of mechanical and HVAC upgrade projects across commercial sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site surveys, taking measurements, site access etc.

• Preparing quotations and supporting tender processes

• Monitoring project progress and ensuring work aligns with quality and safety standards

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, and coordination

• Liaising with clients, engineers, and subcontractors

• Ensuring compliance across installation and upgrade works

Projects typically include plant room upgrades, boiler replacements, calorifier installations, pipework modifications, and chiller replacements, with values up to £500k.

What We’re Looking For:

• Current or previous experience as a Project Engineer, Mechanical Supervisor, HVAC Installer, or similar

• Strong background in installing mechanical and HVAC plant

• Ability to read drawings, measure up, and assess site requirements

• Understanding of commercial HVAC systems and plant room equipment

• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills

• Ambitious, proactive, and ready to grow into a more senior technical/project role

Benefits:

• £50,000 – £55,000 salary

• Van or car allowance

• Hybrid role: 1 day per week attending London sites; remainder WFH

• Opportunity for progression and professional development

• Work closely with an experienced Project Manager and gain exposure to larger-scale projects

If you're looking to take the next step in your HVAC project engineering career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a growing, supportive, and forward-thinking engineering team.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English