Mechanical Project Engineer

Client: Our client is a nationally renowned M&E Contractor who turnover in excess of £250M. With numerous offices throughout the country their client base ranges from end users to large main contractors, including: Kier, Morgan Sindall, Wates and Carillion. They specialise in technically challenging projects within the Datacentre, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Residential and R&D sectors. Following the appointment on a major project in Holborn, London, they are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the delivery from preconstruction to hand over.



Role: Mechanical Project Engineer - £70,000 - £85,000 + Travel, Healthcare, Pension



Day Rate – Circa £400 per day (CIS)



Project: Currently under an NDA, this project is a refurbishment of one of the City of Londons oldest buildings. The project boasts a £30million M&E package which is about to go into PCSA, with a 30-week preconstruction phase to follow. This will be a near on two-year project.



Duties include:



* Ensuring that the technical issues are resolved without delay.



* Process internal procurement from equipment enquires though requisitioning and monitoring manufacture through to delivery to site whilst maintaining a comprehensive audit train.



* Attend and record regular supply chain meetings to ensure that progress is monitored and maintained within the overall construction programme.



* Prepare risk assessments, method statements and all aspects relating to Health and Safety on site.



* Liaise with the design team and supply chain to ensure correct operation of the plant on site and successful handover.



* Monitor and record progress on site against the construction programme.



* Ensure that the Health and Safety, Environment and quality procedures are followed and adequate records maintained.



* Develop the project specific qualify plan.



* Undertake regular meetings with the supply chain to maintain progress and to ensure resources are matched to the construction programme.



* To liaise with the project manager and prepare the project close out report.



* Review with the project manager the allocation of resources and to review progress.



* Review and ensure that the site-based personnel have the correct training and valid certificate for the project.



Requirements:



* Minimum of HNC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering



* Experience managing Mechanical/Electrical packages of £10M or more



* Ideally will have worked on Commercial, Warehouse, R&D, Datacentre or Hospital projects previously.



* Experience closely managing subcontractors and pushing the project along, with a technical focus.



In Return they offer:



* The opportunity for a prestigious client on a landmark scheme.



* The opportunity to progress up the management ladder