Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£70k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance + 11.5% Pension
The Role:
* Overseeing the Mechanical package for the project from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
* Must have operations experience
* Managing Mechanical sub-contractors, including specialist contractors
* Overseeing Mechanical Supervisors and Site Managers
* Liaising closely with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to coordinate M&E delivery
* Managing interfaces with existing client facilities
* Procurement, including managing material levels and liaising with suppliers
* Production of RAMS and all associated construction and procurement documentation
* Monitoring programme, quality, health & safety, and project budgets
* Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager
The Company:
* Top 3 UK Tier 1 Contractor
* Delivering projects valued in excess of £20 million
* Current annual turnover of approximately £4.5 billion with ambitious growth plans
* This opportunity has arisen due to the award of several major MOD contracts
* Over £16 billion worth of secured work in the pipeline for 2025
The Ideal Candidate:
* Will have 5+ years' experience within the Mechanical Building Services industry
* Will have previous experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Construction Manager, or Mechanical Site Manager
* Will have experience delivering commercial, defence, healthcare, or large-scale industrial projects
* Will hold relevant mechanical qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred)
* Will hold a CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS
* Will be confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple workstreams
* Will work well under pressure and consistently meet project deadlines
* Will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Will be able to commute to Ipswich
What You'll Get:
* Salary in the region of £75,000
* Car allowance
* 11.5% pension
* 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading Tier 1 contractor
* Private healthcare
Process:
Apply for the role
We will call you to discuss the opportunity in more detail
If we believe you're a good fit and you're happy to proceed, we'll submit your CV to our client
If the client is interested, you'll be invited to interview
Successful candidates will receive an offer following the interview process
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance + 11.5% Pension
The Role:
* Overseeing the Mechanical package for the project from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
* Must have operations experience
* Managing Mechanical sub-contractors, including specialist contractors
* Overseeing Mechanical Supervisors and Site Managers
* Liaising closely with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to coordinate M&E delivery
* Managing interfaces with existing client facilities
* Procurement, including managing material levels and liaising with suppliers
* Production of RAMS and all associated construction and procurement documentation
* Monitoring programme, quality, health & safety, and project budgets
* Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager
The Company:
* Top 3 UK Tier 1 Contractor
* Delivering projects valued in excess of £20 million
* Current annual turnover of approximately £4.5 billion with ambitious growth plans
* This opportunity has arisen due to the award of several major MOD contracts
* Over £16 billion worth of secured work in the pipeline for 2025
The Ideal Candidate:
* Will have 5+ years' experience within the Mechanical Building Services industry
* Will have previous experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Construction Manager, or Mechanical Site Manager
* Will have experience delivering commercial, defence, healthcare, or large-scale industrial projects
* Will hold relevant mechanical qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred)
* Will hold a CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS
* Will be confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple workstreams
* Will work well under pressure and consistently meet project deadlines
* Will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Will be able to commute to Ipswich
What You'll Get:
* Salary in the region of £75,000
* Car allowance
* 11.5% pension
* 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading Tier 1 contractor
* Private healthcare
Process:
Apply for the role
We will call you to discuss the opportunity in more detail
If we believe you're a good fit and you're happy to proceed, we'll submit your CV to our client
If the client is interested, you'll be invited to interview
Successful candidates will receive an offer following the interview process
Reference: 225390750
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Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£70k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance + 11.5% Pension
The Role:
* Overseeing the Mechanical package for the project from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
* Must have operations experience
* Managing Mechanical sub-contractors, including specialist contractors
* Overseeing Mechanical Supervisors and Site Managers
* Liaising closely with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to coordinate M&E delivery
* Managing interfaces with existing client facilities
* Procurement, including managing material levels and liaising with suppliers
* Production of RAMS and all associated construction and procurement documentation
* Monitoring programme, quality, health & safety, and project budgets
* Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager
The Company:
* Top 3 UK Tier 1 Contractor
* Delivering projects valued in excess of £20 million
* Current annual turnover of approximately £4.5 billion with ambitious growth plans
* This opportunity has arisen due to the award of several major MOD contracts
* Over £16 billion worth of secured work in the pipeline for 2025
The Ideal Candidate:
* Will have 5+ years' experience within the Mechanical Building Services industry
* Will have previous experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Construction Manager, or Mechanical Site Manager
* Will have experience delivering commercial, defence, healthcare, or large-scale industrial projects
* Will hold relevant mechanical qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred)
* Will hold a CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS
* Will be confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple workstreams
* Will work well under pressure and consistently meet project deadlines
* Will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Will be able to commute to Ipswich
What You'll Get:
* Salary in the region of £75,000
* Car allowance
* 11.5% pension
* 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading Tier 1 contractor
* Private healthcare
Process:
Apply for the role
We will call you to discuss the opportunity in more detail
If we believe you're a good fit and you're happy to proceed, we'll submit your CV to our client
If the client is interested, you'll be invited to interview
Successful candidates will receive an offer following the interview process
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance + 11.5% Pension
The Role:
* Overseeing the Mechanical package for the project from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
* Must have operations experience
* Managing Mechanical sub-contractors, including specialist contractors
* Overseeing Mechanical Supervisors and Site Managers
* Liaising closely with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to coordinate M&E delivery
* Managing interfaces with existing client facilities
* Procurement, including managing material levels and liaising with suppliers
* Production of RAMS and all associated construction and procurement documentation
* Monitoring programme, quality, health & safety, and project budgets
* Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager
The Company:
* Top 3 UK Tier 1 Contractor
* Delivering projects valued in excess of £20 million
* Current annual turnover of approximately £4.5 billion with ambitious growth plans
* This opportunity has arisen due to the award of several major MOD contracts
* Over £16 billion worth of secured work in the pipeline for 2025
The Ideal Candidate:
* Will have 5+ years' experience within the Mechanical Building Services industry
* Will have previous experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Construction Manager, or Mechanical Site Manager
* Will have experience delivering commercial, defence, healthcare, or large-scale industrial projects
* Will hold relevant mechanical qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred)
* Will hold a CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS
* Will be confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple workstreams
* Will work well under pressure and consistently meet project deadlines
* Will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Will be able to commute to Ipswich
What You'll Get:
* Salary in the region of £75,000
* Car allowance
* 11.5% pension
* 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading Tier 1 contractor
* Private healthcare
Process:
Apply for the role
We will call you to discuss the opportunity in more detail
If we believe you're a good fit and you're happy to proceed, we'll submit your CV to our client
If the client is interested, you'll be invited to interview
Successful candidates will receive an offer following the interview process
Reference: 225390750
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