Job Description

Job Title: MEP Project Engineer / Mechanical & Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Castle Bromwich

Employment Type: Contract

Rate: Circa £35.00 per hour – CIS Available

Overview

We are seeking an experienced MEP Project Engineer to oversee and coordinate key infrastructure and installation projects within a major automotive manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a mechanically and electrically competent project professional with hands-on experience managing complex capital projects from concept through to delivery in a live plant setting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage MEP aspects of multiple site-based projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to budget.

Oversee the strip-out and re-installation of paint shop facilities, including coordination of services, contractors, and safety compliance.

Support Construction work to enable expansion of facilities such as press shops.

Project manage a Body-in-White (BIW) installation for a pilot facility, from planning to commissioning.

Responsibility of mechanical and electrical systems such as HVAC, ducted systems, piped services and electrical LV distribution.

Act as key point of contact for contractors, internal stakeholders, and external consultants.

Ensure adherence to CDM regulations, H&S standards, and site protocols.

Monitor project progress and produce regular reporting and documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven track record delivering MEP packages on major industrial or automotive projects.

Strong experience with installation and commissioning of commercial/industrial sized plant and equipment within an automotive manufacturing environment.

Broad technical knowledge across mechanical, and electrical systems.

Confident managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders on complex, fast-paced projects.

Familiarity with CDM regulations, method statements, and risk assessments.

Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional project delivery team.

Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Experience working within high-volume manufacturing or automotive settings.

Engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering).

SMSTS or equivalent site safety accreditation