Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Company: People Group
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Location: Norwich
Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer / Mechanical Project Manager

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package

Position: Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager to join a Tier One Main Contractor on a major life sciences project based in the Norwich area.

This is an opportunity to work on a technically challenging, high-specification development within the life sciences sector, playing a key role in the delivery of mechanical building services from installation through to commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, ideally with experience delivering mechanical packages on complex construction projects. Applicants must hold a relevant mechanical qualification or have a demonstrable engineering background, alongside the technical knowledge required to manage and coordinate mechanical building services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate mechanical building services installations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Oversee mechanical subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
  • Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure effective integration on site.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential issues and implement solutions to maintain programme milestones.
  • Review technical drawings, specifications and design information, resolving any technical queries as they arise.
  • Work closely with the project management and engineering teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and relevant regulations.
  • Support commissioning, testing and final handover activities.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality assurance and project documentation.

Requirements

  • A relevant mechanical engineering qualification, such as an HNC, HND or degree, or a strong demonstrable mechanical engineering background.
  • Previous experience working as a Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager within the construction industry.
  • Experience delivering mechanical building services packages on large-scale or technically complex projects.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, installation methodologies and commissioning processes.
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors, managing site activities and working alongside multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory or other high-specification environments would be advantageous.

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Posted: October 29th, 2026