Job Description:
Mechanical Project Engineer
Tier 1 MEP Contractor | Data Centre Projects
📍 East London
💷 Permanent or Freelance (CIS / Ltd)
I’m currently representing a market-leading Tier 1 MEP Contractor with a strong presence across the UK and Europe, delivering complex projects across the Data Centre, Commercial, Infrastructure and Life Sciences sectors.
Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of mission critical projects, they are now looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the delivery team on a major Data Centre development in East London.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a technically challenging, fast-paced project with a highly experienced delivery team and genuine long-term progression opportunities within one of the industry’s most sought-after sectors.
The Opportunity
Working alongside Senior Project Managers and site teams, you’ll play a key role in the delivery and coordination of mechanical building services packages across a large-scale mission critical environment.
This role will suit someone who enjoys technically demanding projects and wants exposure to complex mechanical systems within a live data centre construction environment.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and coordination of mechanical packages on site
- Work closely with Project Managers and construction teams to maintain programme targets
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and specialist mechanical trades
- Monitor installation progress and ensure works are delivered in line with programme
- Carry out inspections, QA checks and technical reviews
- Assist in resolving technical and installation challenges on site
- Support commissioning activities and handover processes
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and QA procedures
- Contribute to project reporting, risk management and progress tracking
- Ensure installations are delivered in line with design and client specifications
⚙️ Requirements
- Experience working as a Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Engineer within the building services / MEP sector
- Previous experience delivering Data Centre, mission critical or large-scale commercial projects preferred
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services systems
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities
- Good understanding of QA/QC procedures and health & safety compliance
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- CSCS card essential
- SMSTS and First Aid beneficial
🌟 Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work on a flagship Data Centre project in East London
- Join a highly respected Tier 1 MEP Contractor
- Fast-paced environment with genuine responsibility and exposure
- Strong pipeline of secured Data Centre projects
- Excellent progression and long-term career opportunities within mission critical construction
Please apply through this advert with your updated CV to be considered