Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Project: MOD Defence Project

Location:

Odiham, Hook (Hampshire)
Salary:
Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance
Benefits:
Private Healthcare, 11.5% Pension, Excellent Career Progression

The Role

We are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee the mechanical services package on a major MOD defence project based in Odiham, Hook. This is a key delivery role within a live construction environment, reporting directly to the Senior Mechanical Project Manager.

You will take responsibility for managing mechanical works from construction phase through to commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on programme, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the mechanical services package from installation through to final handover

Provide strong operational and site leadership across the mechanical scope

Manage and coordinate mechanical subcontractors, including specialist packages

Oversee mechanical supervisors and site management teams

Liaise closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and wider M&E teams to ensure coordinated delivery

Manage interfaces with existing live client facilities, ensuring minimal disruption and strict compliance with site protocols

Lead mechanical procurement activities, including material scheduling, supplier liaison, and stock control

Prepare, review, and manage RAMS, permits, and construction documentation

Ensure all works comply with health & safety, quality, and programme requirements

Contribute to progress reporting, coordination meetings, and issue resolution

About the Company

A Top 3 UK Tier 1 M&E and Construction Contractor

Delivering complex, high-value projects across defence, infrastructure, and the built environment

Typical project values £20m+

Annual turnover of approximately £9.5bn, with strong and sustained growth plans

£16bn secured pipeline through to 2027

Significant investment in people, training, and long-term career development

This role is part of continued expansion following multiple major project wins across the South Coast

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum 5+ years’ experience within the mechanical building services industry

Proven background in mechanical project delivery, construction, or site management

Previous experience working on commercial, defence, or complex M&E projects

Strong understanding of mechanical installation, commissioning, and handover processes

Holds relevant site qualifications: JIB / Skill Card, SSSTS or SMSTS

Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Able to commute to Odiham, Hook on a daily basis

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £75,000 per annum

Car allowance

11.5% employer pension contribution

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, with buy/sell options

Private healthcare

Long-term career progression opportunities within a Tier 1 contractor

Opportunity to work on a high-profile MOD defence project