Job Description

Mechanical Project Engineer

Tier 1 MEP Contractor | Data Centre Projects

📍 East London

💷 Permanent or Freelance (CIS / Ltd)

I’m currently representing a market-leading Tier 1 MEP Contractor with a strong presence across the UK and Europe, delivering complex projects across the Data Centre, Commercial, Infrastructure and Life Sciences sectors.

Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of mission critical projects, they are now looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the delivery team on a major Data Centre development in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a technically challenging, fast-paced project with a highly experienced delivery team and genuine long-term progression opportunities within one of the industry’s most sought-after sectors.

The Opportunity

Working alongside Senior Project Managers and site teams, you’ll play a key role in the delivery and coordination of mechanical building services packages across a large-scale mission critical environment.

This role will suit someone who enjoys technically demanding projects and wants exposure to complex mechanical systems within a live data centre construction environment.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

* Support the delivery and coordination of mechanical packages on site

* Work closely with Project Managers and construction teams to maintain programme targets

* Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and specialist mechanical trades

* Monitor installation progress and ensure works are delivered in line with programme

* Carry out inspections, QA checks and technical reviews

* Assist in resolving technical and installation challenges on site

* Support commissioning activities and handover processes

* Ensure compliance with health & safety and QA procedures

* Contribute to project reporting, risk management and progress tracking

* Ensure installations are delivered in line with design and client specifications

⚙️ Requirements

* Experience working as a Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Engineer within the building services / MEP sector

* Previous experience delivering Data Centre, mission critical or large-scale commercial projects preferred

* Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services systems

* Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities

* Good understanding of QA/QC procedures and health & safety compliance

* Strong communication and problem-solving skills

* CSCS card essential

* SMSTS and First Aid beneficial

🌟 Why Apply?

* Opportunity to work on a flagship Data Centre project in East London

* Join a highly respected Tier 1 MEP Contractor

* Fast-paced environment with genuine responsibility and exposure

* Strong pipeline of secured Data Centre projects

* Excellent progression and long-term career opportunities within mission critical construction

Please apply through this advert with your updated CV to be considered