Mechanical Project Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Ringwood, Hampshire

Company

Vincent Gurney Ltd

Salary

£30000 - £50000/annum company vehicle

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Construction / Skilled Trades

Job summary

Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Hampshire

*Company will also consider more "junior" level candidates - lower salary

The Role:

Looking after commercial projects anywhere from Dorset to Central London (eg. hospitals, factories, schools).

Looking for someone in the Southampton area as the company is based in Hampshire. Large majority of projects are in London

Responsible for all Mechanical aspects of projects up the value of £1m. Projects range from £50K to £1m

Responsible for effective relationship management with clients & working partners to achieve smooth operational and commercial progression of projects

Managing subcontractors & overseeing labour levels. Company subcontracts all works out (labour & site management/supervision)

Making sure health, safety & welfare is maintained and adhered to at project/site level

Assisting the Project Manager with projects from contract signature stage, through all phases until handover to the end user

Ensuring that all related design information is correctly and fully audited to secure overall compliance

Assisting all elements of the overall commissioning process to ensure that the installations are correctly commissioned

Ensuring that complete and comprehensive records are collated and maintained covering all aspects of quality control, system/equipment testing, water treatment, commissioning and equipment maintenance

Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor for progress reports and to ensure all commercial and contractual requirements are correctly fulfilled

Attend on site meetings, as and when required

Overseeing the preparation of operation & maintenance manuals

Providing technical support and expertise to the internal project team

Managing variation costings and control with the Quantity Surveyor and main contractor

Responsible for handover to clients and after care

Working 1 day a week from the office and reporting site/projects when required. Able to work from home for rest of the time

Reporting to the Project Manager

The Company:

5+ years experience on mechanical projects UK wide (75% M/25% E)

Offices based in Ringwood, Hampshire

This company is currently at around £2-4M turnover per annum with ambitious growth plans over the next few years

This hire is due to the company growth. The company is winning more and more work and growing from strength to strength.

The Ideal Candidate:

Will have 2+ years experience working within the mechanical sector

Will have previous experience working with commercial projects up to the value of £1m

Will hold a full driving licence

Will work well under pressure to meet deadlines

Will have excellent communication skills

Will be willing to report to the office in Ringwood once a week and travel to projects in London when required

What Youll Get:

A salary in the region of £50K per annum

A car allowance or company vehicle

Company Pension

22 days holiday + bank holidays (increases based on years of service)

Career progression opportunities

Process:

Apply for the job

We will then call you to discuss the role

If we think you would be a good fit and youre happy, we will submit you to be considered for the role

If the client likes the sound of you, they will invite you for an interview

If successful in the interview process, you will be offered the job

Benefits: company vehicle