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Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer (Contract)
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 10 Months (Approx.)
Day Rate: Competitive (DOE)
The Company:
* Top 3 UK Tier 1 Main Contractor
* Projects exceeding £20 million in value
* £9.5 billion annual turnover with ambitious growth targets
* £16 billion secured pipeline of work for 2025
Project Overview:
Our client, a major Tier 1 contractor, is delivering a high-specification new-build mental health unit in Bexhill-on-Sea, forming part of a wider NHS infrastructure improvement programme. The £20M+ healthcare project requires an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support the mechanical delivery across all phases of the build.
Role Purpose:
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of mechanical services on-site. Working closely with the M&E teams, design consultants, subcontractors, and site managers, you’ll ensure that all mechanical elements are installed, coordinated, and commissioned to the required quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support delivery of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and medical gas installations across the project.
* Coordinate and interface with subcontractors to ensure compliance with design intent, specifications, and NHS/public health standards.
* Assist with review of mechanical design drawings, technical submittals, and installation plans.
* Monitor and report on site progress, ensuring mechanical works remain on programme.
* Support quality inspections, commissioning activities, and handover documentation (including ITPs, RAMS, test certs, and O&M manuals).
* Ensure installations align with HTM/HBN standards and wider NHS guidelines.
* Liaise closely with construction and electrical teams to ensure effective MEP coordination.
* Attend project meetings and contribute to problem-solving and technical decisions on site.
* Promote and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
Requirements:
* Experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer (or similar engineering role) on large-scale commercial or healthcare projects.
* Familiarity with mechanical services in building construction (HVAC, public health, medical gases).
* CSCS card (Engineering/Management level).
* Strong working knowledge of NHS HTM/HBN and public health requirements (preferred).
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documents.
* Strong communication and coordination skills across stakeholders.
Desirable:
* Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC, HND or Degree).
* Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors.
* Understanding of digital construction tools or BIM coordination.
* Previous healthcare or clinical environment project experience
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