Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Milan, Italy An established international engineering and construction contractor is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing project delivery team in Milan. The business delivers major projects across data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, pharmaceutical, industrial and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will join projects at RIBA Stage 4, taking ownership of mechanical engineering delivery through Stages 5 and 6, from design review and construction through to commissioning and final handover. This is a project delivery role, focused on ensuring existing designs are successfully executed on site. Key Responsibilities: Review and assess mechanical design drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation at RIBA Stage 4 Identify design discrepancies, technical risks and buildability issues, coordinating with consultants to resolve outstanding queries. Manage mechanical engineering delivery throughout construction, ensuring installations comply with approved designs and specifications. Coordinate mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, procurement and installation activities. Monitor project progress, quality, costs and programme requirements. Manage technical submittals, RFIs, method statements and risk assessments. Oversee site inspections, quality control and installation compliance. Lead mechanical testing and commissioning activities, including pressure testing, flushing, balancing and system verification. Coordinate snagging, defect resolution and final system inspections. Ensure completion of commissioning records, test packs, O&M manuals and handover documentation. Liaise with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams. Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers. Candidate Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline. Typically 5–8+ years' experience within mechanical engineering and construction. Experience working for a mechanical, MEP or main contractor. Strong experience reviewing mechanical design documentation, drawings and technical submittals. Understanding of RIBA Stages 4–6, or equivalent project lifecycle experience. Experience managing mechanical installation, subcontractors and construction delivery. Good knowledge of testing, commissioning and handover processes. Understanding of quality procedures, ITPs, test packs, FATs and SATs. Strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills. Experience within data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, pharmaceutical or other technically complex environments would be highly advantageous.

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