Mechanical Project Engineer

Fairford, Gloucestershire
1st Step

Mechanical Project Engineer

1st Step solutions (M&E/Building Services Recruitment Specialists) are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the biggest M&E contractors within the UK.

Location: Fairford, GL7

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager

What you’ll be doing day to day

• Plan and undertake the project workload and allocate specific tasks to other appointed individual personnel associated with the project in conjunction with directions from the Senior Project Manager.
• Review and interpret proposed designs, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with our obligations and appropriateness to required function and recognised standards. Initiate revisions where appropriate and advise the Senior Project Manager of any shortfalls.
• Work with the design team to ensure purchasing economy is engineered into the project.
• Ensure that project engineering is in compliance with design specifications and the appropriate standards and regulations.
• Monitor project deliverables and direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery in line with our works programme.
• Carry out design checks on consultants (external and internal) designs to ensure compliance and suitability to meet the project requirements and commissioning requirements.
• Ensure compliant prices are available via new quotations for plant/equipment and sub-contract packages to ensure procurement is technically compliant before a package is placed.
• Compile technical sub-contract and plant/equipment enquiries with detailed scope and compliance requirements to ensure a detailed bid analysis can be carried out.
• Compile specific detailed technical submittals to obtain sign off prior to procurement of the project plant & equipment by the clients consultant.
• Attend model reviews and carry out drawing reviews/mark-ups to ensure final project drawing information is fully detailed, technically compliant and suitable for installation by the project workforce.
• Ensure there is a good working relationship with all suppliers to ensure optimum response in relation to the quotation request and delivery requirements.
• Identify any main sub contract packages of work that will be required making reference to our original tender if appropriate. Arrange and attend sub-contract reviews, meetings and appointments. Liaise with the Projects Quantity Surveyor, if appropriate.
• Monitor and coordinate work performed by the junior engineers and our own directly employed labour force/loan/Agency Labour Force/ Sub-Contractors.
• Represent the business at meetings with customers, consultants, sub-contractors and other relevant organisations as agreed and directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Inspect and monitor the quality of the installed works, carry out and review zero defects reports, ensure compliance with specifications and drawings, monitor site Health and Safety reports.
• Research and prepare various reports pertaining to individual project performance and/or other issues as appropriate.
• Consider the overall M&E working relationships to ensure all resources, materials and plant are shared and appreciate the requirements of both trades.
• Co-ordinate with other team members, colleagues and sub-contractors involved in the project to ensure smooth working pattern/progress.

Qualifications required for this role:

• Degree qualified engineer preferred (BSc/BEng)
• Technical competence in Mechanical Engineering & Design
• Problem solving skills
• Detailed analysis skills
• Experience on MEPH project
• Good collaborator

What the employer can offer you

• Competitive Salary up to 75K depending on experience
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% enhanced pension contribution

How do I apply?

Apply via this advert or call our Bristol team on (phone number removed).

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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