Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Job description

We are retained by a business that is one of the highest regarded M&E Contractors in their space, with a long existing track record of delivering major design & builds in the commercial, residential, hotel & leisure, pharmaceutical projects with values up to £60 million.

Due to 2025 being a year of significant growth and record high profit levels, they are looking to continue strengthening the engineering team for a major design & build scheme in Central London. Therefore, they are looking for the best of the best!

Qualifications/Certifications/Education:

• Mechanical/ Building Services Engineer Degree or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Skills:

• Mechanical design
• Inception till completion
• Client facing
• Major project experience

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical packages from design through to handover
• Manage and coordinate designs, drawings, and technical submissions
• Oversee procurement of plant, materials, and subcontractors
• Ensure works meet programme, budget, and quality targets
• Monitor site progress and report to senior management
• Manage and support subcontractors and site team
• Ensure full compliance with regulations and client specifications
• Drive value engineering and cost efficiencies
• Lead testing, commissioning, and system handover
• Manage O&M manuals and close-out documentation
• Chair and attend technical and progress meetings
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards
• Identify and resolve technical and commercial issues
• Mentor and support junior engineers

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-02-2026

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