Senior Project Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for delivering complex mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects, ensuring technical accuracy, programme efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role involves overseeing project specifications, coordinating design and installation activities, and ensuring successful integration of systems. The Senior Project Engineer will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to address engineering challenges, optimise workflows, and maintain quality standards across all stages of project execution.

• Lead the execution of the design, installation, and maintenance of M&E systems, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with industry regulations.
• Attend site inspections and review technical drawings.
• Carry out detailed design, qualification, and installation of capital equipment.
• Apply industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements within M&E projects.
• Attend external meetings, acting as a key liaison between engineering, construction, and client teams.
• Oversee integration of M&E systems and installations, ensuring operational efficiency and long‑term reliability.
• Ensure available Company Digital Operations tools such as SharePoint, ACC, Inn Dex, and Openspace are utilised consistently.

• Take accountability for health, safety, and environmental compliance across the project.
• Conduct complex risk assessments, developing proactive strategies for hazard mitigation.
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture, ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor full implementation of industry safety standards and regulatory frameworks, ensuring any concerns are addressed during safety briefings.
• Attend safety meetings when necessary, and undertake weekly Health and Safety management inspections.
• Consult with staff at all levels to identify and manage risk.
• Ensuring sub‑contractors provide weekly H&S returns.
• Act on any site hazards raised.

• Ensure project delivery is aligned with contractual obligations, reducing programme delays and risks.
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers, ensuring cost‑effective and compliant procurement strategies.
• Develop and manage strategic procurement plans, ensuring all materials and equipment meet technical requirements.
• Work with the procurement team to proactively resolve procurement risks.
• Assist the Construction Managers with the safe and secure storage of materials and plant items on site.
• Arrange and direct site deliveries where required.

• Manage all aspects of system installation, commissioning, and integration to ensure strong performance and compliance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolving engineering challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for testing, validation, and sign‑off of complex M&E installations.
• Work with the design team to upscale engineering challenges and help to implement value‑engineered solutions.

• Attend final site inspections to validate compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Manage documentation for commissioning, validation, and operational qualification activities.
• Conduct defect resolution and snagging processes, ensuring seamless project handover.
• Carry out post‑project analysis, compiling lessons learned to enhance future engineering practices.

CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate or equivalent

Relevant Black Managers Skill Card (CSCS, ECS or equivalent)

Proven track record in specification development, design execution, installation, and commissioning of complex M&E systems

Knowledge of construction site operations, engineering…