Mechanical Engineer

Experience: M&E / Building Services

We are working with an established Tier 1 Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) contractor seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team in London.

The business delivers major M&E packages across high-profile residential and commercial schemes and is expanding its site engineering and project delivery teams.

This position suits a driven Mechanical Engineer with proven contracting experience who wants a long-term role with clear avenues into Senior Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical building services packages on major London developments from design coordination through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Review and validate technical drawings, specifications, submittals and calculations.
• Coordinate mechanical services seamlessly with electrical, public health, structural and architectural trades.
• Manage specialist mechanical subcontractors and plant/equipment suppliers.
• Monitor installation quality on site to ensure all works align with specifications, Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Resolve technical engineering challenges and on-site clash issues promptly.
• Attend regular design coordination, project progress and client-facing meetings.
• Track programme milestones and support the commercial team with procurement and package scope reviews.
• Assist with integrated testing, balancing, commissioning and final building handover procedures.

About You

• Proven background working directly as a Mechanical Engineer for an M&E / building services contractor.
• Extensive track record delivering sizable mechanical packages within the commercial, residential or mixed-use sectors.
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, pipework, public health interfaces and central plant systems.
• Strong capability in reading drawings, coordinating spatial layouts and working across BIM/CAD models.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to lead subcontractor meetings and liaise with consulting engineers.
• Demonstrable career stability and commitment to long-term professional development.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience, plus package.
• Direct involvement on flagship London construction schemes.
• Clear career development pathway towards Senior Engineer and Project Management roles within a leading Tier 1 contractor.

Ref: 4521JR