Mechanical Project Engineer/Design Manager

London & Southern Region
Competitive Salary £55,000 - £70,000 Package Career Progression
Full-Time Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer/Design Manager to join a growing and highly regarded building services contractor delivering complex MEP projects across London and the South.

This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong mechanical design and technical delivery background who enjoys overseeing projects from design coordination and pre-construction through to installation and commissioning. You’ll play a key role in ensuring technical excellence, efficient delivery, and high-quality project outcomes across a diverse portfolio of major developments.

As Mechanical Project Engineer/design manager you will support the successful engineering delivery of large-scale building services projects, ensuring all mechanical systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and to programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading mechanical engineering and technical compliance across assigned projects.

• Reviewing and coordinating mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.

• Identifying design risks, coordination clashes, and value engineering opportunities.

• Supporting procurement activities including plant/equipment enquiries, technical evaluations, and subcontractor coordination.

• Monitoring installation quality, commissioning activities, programme progress, and project documentation.

• Working collaboratively with project managers, commercial teams, consultants, designers, and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Ensuring full compliance with H&S procedures, QA standards, and client requirements.

• Assisting with commercial processes including variations, reporting, and subcontract administration.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (preferred).

• Previous experience delivering MEP/building services projects within a contractor environment.

• Strong understanding of mechanical design, technical coordination, and project delivery.

• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities.

• A proactive and collaborative approach with a commitment to quality and safety.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on prestigious and technically challenging projects.

• Genuine long-term career progression within a growing business.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Exposure to major commercial, infrastructure, and high-specification developments.

Interested
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