Mechanical Project Engineer
Hayes
Permanent

1st Step Solutions are working with a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor that have an opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a data centre project in Hayes.

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will be accountable for delivery of the mechanical elements on commercial projects. You will be able to work under the guidance of a Mechanical Project Manager and have responsibility for success completion tasks allocated to you on the project.

Responsibilities:
– Effectively and professionally oversee and control the day to day management of projects including sub-contract packages to make a profit by delivering within budget and programme to exceed the satisfaction of the client, project manager and associated directors.
– To manage the overview of the mechanical design of the system, working closely with the consultant as a supporting / development role to ensure a robust, buildable design within the budget costs.
– Attend & host team meetings.
– Lead and issue meeting notes for technical and progress workshop meetings.
– Reviewing tender information including design drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
– Delivering the design / working drawings necessary to deliver the project and ensure you capture any additional costs and programme delays caused by external influences on their production.
– Production and technical compliance checking of technical submissions against specifications and ER documents.
– Production of package scoping documents.
– Reviewing and compliance checking our working drawings against specifications and ER documents.
– Being able to develop a commissioning strategy for the installation.
– Working with a level of autonomy from the Project Manager.
– Assisting the Project Manager with their duties and acting as a second in command on the project.
– Programming of the works and sub-contract packages.
– Manage installation and commissioning activities of your assigned packages.
– Management of handover documentation (record drawings / test and commission).
– Risk control (programme and commercial).

Requirements:
– HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
– SSSTS/SMSTS.
– CSCS.
– Experience working on data centre projects
– Proficient user of Microsoft Office.
– Experienced in using ASTA for programming – desirable.
– Having the ability and being comfortable to take on large and complex packages of work.
– Knowledge of current construction practices and safety on site.
– Ability to write a package scope of works.
– Ability to evaluate and make decisions.
– Understands mechanical design principles