Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

SSA are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a leading engineering contractor. Working alongside project managers and site teams, you will take responsibility for the technical coordination and delivery of mechanical installations, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to take a leading role in project delivery, resolve technical challenges, and support the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination and delivery of mechanical systems, from technical review through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

• Resolve technical queries and coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other trades.

• Monitor site progress against the programme, identify risks, and drive actions to keep works on track.

• Oversee installation quality, inspections, and snagging, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and Health & Safety requirements.

• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, ensuring systems meet the specified performance criteria.

• Manage mechanical handover documentation, including O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and test certificates.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and support site teams.

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services projects, ideally within an engineering or M&E contractor.

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, heating, cooling, and public health services.

• Ability to interpret and review technical drawings, specifications, and coordinated services layouts.

• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating mechanical installations on site.

• Good understanding of quality assurance, commissioning, and handover procedures.

• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to take ownership of technical delivery and manage competing project priorities.