Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer (Contract) Location: Cambridge Rate: £330 - £390 per day (CIS Only) Duration: 9 Months Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? Our…

Contract type Contract
Posted 13 October 2026

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Mechanical Project Engineer (Contract) Location: Cambridge

Rate: £330 - £390 per day (CIS Only) Duration: 9 Months

Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? Our client, a leading M&E contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex building services projects, is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a prestigious project in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-value development with a well-established contractor. The successful candidate will possess strong mechanical building services knowledge, experience coordinating design information, and the ability to manage works in line with detailed project programmes to ensure successful project delivery.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Engineer, you will support the Project Manager in the successful delivery of mechanical building services installations from design coordination through to commissioning and handover. You will be responsible for ensuring works progress safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate mechanical building services packages throughout the project lifecycle.
Review and coordinate design drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
Liaise with consultants, design teams, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
Monitor and manage progress against project programmes and key milestones.
Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and site labour to ensure efficient project delivery.
Carry out quality inspections and ensure installations meet project specifications.
Support testing, commissioning, validation, and handover processes.
Attend project meetings and provide progress updates to senior management.
Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.Requirements

Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer within the Building Services or M&E sector.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework, ventilation, and mechanical building services systems.
Good understanding of mechanical design and design coordination processes.
Ability to review technical drawings and identify potential design or installation issues.
Experience managing project programmes and driving works to achieve key project deadlines.
Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working on large-scale commercial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, or industrial projects would be advantageous.
Relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification.
Valid CSCS Card.
SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.What's on Offer?

£330 - £390 per day.
CIS payment only.
9-month contract duration.
Opportunity to work on a major construction project in Cambridge.
Join a leading M&E contractor with a strong order book.
Supportive and experienced project delivery team.If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with strong design coordination expertise and a proven ability to deliver works against project programmes, we'd like to

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