Mechanical Project Engineer - MEP

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Accountable for the delivery of the system building services engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Ventilation and Specialist Systems), whilst liaising with the client, main contractor and consultants. Capable of package managing multiple Sub-Contractors, Sub-Sub-Contractors and Suppliers from a package system engineering role.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering within the project team, collaborating and coordinating with colleagues.
• Analysing, rectifying and managing the completion of the MEP design, using engineering acumen and management processes.
• Coordinating and liaising with project Sub-contractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers.
• Coordinating and managing the interfaces between packages.
• Collaborating and developing relationships with key project stakeholders such as the Client, Design and Construction teams.
• Identifying risk and producing and implementing mitigation plans.
• Incorporating modern methods of construction, learning about digital technologies and prefabrication.
• Implementing Mace's standards and project strategies.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• A proficient knowledge of an engineering specialism or bias (i.e. mechanical) including installation techniques, best practice, engineering processes, prefabrication and single system commissioning requirements.
• A basic knowledge of other specialisms (i.e. electrical) to ensure consideration, collaboration and coordination with other systems and packages.
• A basic knowledge of construction build elements to ensure consideration, collaboration and coordination with build elements.
• A basic knowledge of commercial management to allow commercial control of packages, inclusive of procurement processes, change control, programme impact and cost to complete.
• A proficient knowledge of planning processes and management, with sufficient understanding of key construction release requirements, critical path, tasks/works scheduling and commissioning activities.
• A proficient knowledge of health, safety & welfare core elements to provide awareness and ensure application in the safe management of supply chain packages.
• A proficient knowledge of quality assurance processes and commissioning of single systems as well as the integration of systems.
• A basic knowledge of digital engineering technologies or prefabrications.
• The ability to explore innovative approaches in pursuit of a better way, utilising new technology.
• Clear presentation and confident communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, delivering results and exceeding client satisfaction.
• Responsibility for actions, leading by example and acting ethically.
• Self-awareness and resourcefulness.
• Efficient resource and task management while collaborating internally and externally.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to persuade and influence others.

Completed Apprenticeship (Trade/Technical) or equivalent, Relevant BTECH/HNC, Relevant CSCS Card, SMSTS Health & Safety Training.

You’ll also have:

• The ability to undertake rule of thumb design/basic design calculations during the analysis of designs.
• Experience in the relevant construction sector.
• Professional Registration with either CIBSE or IET.
• Coaching skills to support others in reaching their potential.
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.