At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate mechanical projects, focusing on HVAC and ventilation systems.
- Company: Established M&E contractor with a secure and dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and enhanced family benefits.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team with diverse project workloads and long-term growth potential.
- Why this job: Great opportunity for career progression in a technically challenging role.
- Qualifications: Mechanical qualification and experience in project engineering or supervisory roles.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
An established M&E contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join its team due to an increasing workload across a secure and technically demanding environment in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Supervisor looking to progress into a project engineering role, or an existing Project Engineer seeking a varied position with genuine career development prospects.
The role will involve the delivery of a range of small works and medium-sized projects, primarily focused on HVAC, water and ventilation systems within existing buildings and facilities.
The Role
- Working closely with clients, site teams and subcontractors, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering mechanical projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
- Managing and coordinating mechanical projects across multiple workstreams.
- Overseeing site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.
- Planning labour requirements, work schedules and project programmes.
- Producing RAMS, quality plans and project documentation.
- Coordinating materials, plant and specialist subcontractors.
- Monitoring project progress, quality and compliance.
- Attending client and project meetings, providing regular updates on delivery.
- Supporting commissioning, testing and project handover activities.
- Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Providing technical support and guidance to site teams.
About You
- We are looking for a motivated and organised mechanical professional who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge and leadership capability.
- You will ideally have a recognised Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
- Experience working with HVAC, water services and ventilation systems.
- Previous experience in a supervisory, lead engineer or project engineering role.
- Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
- Experience producing RAMS, quality documentation and work programmes.
- Good IT skills and confidence using project management and reporting systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
- SSSTS, First Aid and CSCS certification.
- The ability to obtain Security Clearance, or currently hold valid clearance.
Package
- £45,000 - £55,000 salary
- Car allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced family benefits
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Secure and varied project workload
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer or Junior Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking contractor delivering a diverse range of mechanical projects in a highly secure and technically challenging environment.
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