Mechanical Project Engineer - Building Systems Owner

Mechanical Project Engineer – Building Systems Owner
Inverclyde
Permanent - Days up to £55k

NT Engineering & Manufacturing are proud to be supporting our manufacturing client in their search for a Mechanical Project Engineer to take on system ownership of building services infrastructure at their manufacturing facility in Inverclyde.

This is a system owner role. You'll be the principal mechanical engineering authority on site — the person who defines what maintenance is needed on the mechanical building services infrastructure, manages capital projects from scoping through to commissioning, and ensures the site stays compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. You'll work closely with the Facilities Engineering Manager and be developed into the go-to technical lead for all mechanical systems on site.

If you have proven system ownership or authorised person experience within building services, mechanical engineering or facilities — and you want a role with real ownership, no shift work, and an employer who will invest in your development — this is a role worth exploring.

What you'll be doing:

• Becoming the system owner for the site's mechanical building services infrastructure — HVAC, ventilation, compressed air, vacuum systems, steam and hot water, chilled water, pumped water systems and effluent treatment
• Assessing plant condition and developing improvement and replacement solutions — identifying need, scoping options, producing tender documents, evaluating contractor returns and managing installation through to commissioning
• Defining and overseeing planned and reactive maintenance on all mechanical plant and equipment
• Managing the site's energy monitoring and targeting activities, and identifying energy saving opportunities
• Using and maintaining the Building Management System (BMS) to support plant operation and optimisation
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, design specifications and technical literature
• Managing contractors and specialist suppliers for mechanical works across the site
• Acting as system owner/authorised person and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation including lifting equipment, pressure systems regulations (L8 / Legionella) and building services best practice
• Supporting the upkeep of site drawings and draughting requirements (AutoCAD)

Experience required:

• Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, OR HNC/HND combined with strong demonstrable experience
• Proven experience as a system owner or authorised person on regulated building services systems (e.g. L8/Legionella, Pressure Systems) — this is essential, not just familiarity
• Working knowledge of supply air, ventilation, air conditioning and extract/local exhaust ventilation systems
• Experience of assessing plant condition and managing replacement or improvement projects end to end
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, design specs and technical documents
• At least a basic operational understanding of Building Management Systems
• Strong communication skills — able to work across disciplines and levels
• Able to manage multiple activities and prioritise effectively

Why this role?

• Genuine principal engineer responsibility — you own the systems as authorised person, not just maintain them
• Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 — no shift work, no rotating rota
• Funded training and development including AutoCAD and any identified skills gaps
• Working in a high-technology, precision manufacturing environment with interesting and varied challenges

Apply directly to the advert or contact Caroline Strachan

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