A leading global construction and consultancy firm with a reputation for delivering some of the world’s most complex and iconic projects in sectors such as healthcare, residential, commercial, and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer for an Education & research project located in Berkshire. This project is currently in the pre-construction phase and will go on site in February 2026.

Base pay range

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Responsibilities

• Delivers within the project team, working with team, collaborating and coordinating with colleagues.
• Analyses, rectifies and manages the completion of the MEP design, using engineering acumen and business's management processes.
• Coordinates and liaises with project Sub-contractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers.
• Coordinates and manages the interfaces between packages.
• Collaborates and develops relationships with key project stakeholders such as the Client, Design and Construction teams.
• Identification of risk and the production and implementation of mitigation plans.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Salary and benefits

• Basic salary between £75,000 - £85,000
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• A proficient knowledge of an engineering discipline (mechanical) including installation techniques, best practice, engineering processes, prefabrication and single system commissioning requirements, sufficient to manage the completion of design, integration, completion and commissioning of a package or system assigned to the individual.
• A proficient knowledge of planning processes and management, with sufficient understanding of key construction release requirements, critical path, tasks/works scheduling and commissioning activities to allow for planning and control of packages or systems from Pre-construction through to Practical Completion.
• A proficient knowledge of health, safety & welfare core elements such as working from height, electrical safety, fire safety, logistics and lifting, to provide awareness and ensure application in the safe management of supply chain packages.
• A proficient knowledge of quality assurance processes and commissioning of single systems as well as the integration of systems through Cause & Effect, BMS and IST integration periods to allow full completion of their package or system of responsibility whilst assisting in the integration of systems.
• SMSTS Health & Safety Training.

Contact

For more information, contact: Megan.Field@peoplegroup.com

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Construction