Mechanical Project Engineer

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
£90,000–£95,000 + Accommodation + Car/Travel Allowance + Benefits
London | Hyper-Scale Data Centre Programme

A leading international M&E contractor delivering some of Europe’s most complex mission-critical facilities is growing its mechanical engineering team on a major London data centre project. This contractor is known for engineering excellence, long-term career development, and delivering high-value hyperscale campuses across the UK and EU.

This is a senior-level role with influence across design, delivery, coordination, quality and commissioning.

Role Overview

* Lead mechanical engineering delivery across major mechanical packages

* Drive design review, technical submittals, RFI management & design validation

* Manage daily coordination between engineering, installation and commissioning teams

* Oversee subcontractor performance, installation quality and programme adherence

* Work with BIM, QA/QC and commissioning to align quality and handover requirements

* Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and supporting project strategy

* Interface with the client, consultant teams and internal leadership

* Support project governance, weekly reporting, risk/issue tracking and milestone planning

What You Bring

* 6–10+ years mechanical engineering/project engineering experience

* Exposure to mission-critical, data centre, pharma or complex MEP builds

* Strong understanding of HVAC, refrigeration, chilled water, plant & pipework systems

* Ability to manage large mechanical packages from design through commissioning

* Leadership, communication and stakeholder management strengths

* Strong documentation, technical reporting and problem-solving ability