Michael Taylor Search & Selection
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer at Michael Taylor Search & Selection, based in Harlow, Essex. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Harlow, Essex
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
- CSCS card
Reference b05822e42cda4cc04d9d749999e16d8aa133ab47
About the role
Role: Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Essex
Salary: 85,000 + Travel Expenses + 5500 Car Allowance + benefits.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that are fully compliant to specifications, in line with planned costs and programme. Working collaboratively within the project team, you'll be responsible for delegated works packages, ensuring they are successfully delivered to the highest standards.
The project is a major life research & development facility worth over 200m (MEP).
What will you be responsible for?
Reviewing designs with design teams and clients to ensure they are optimised for efficient and safe construction, fully compliant with standards and contract requirements
Managing robust change control and identifying risk and opportunity throughout the project lifecycle
Implementing and managing quality control procedures in line with Standards, ensuring all works are carried out safely and in accordance with UK law
Providing leadership for project team members within your area of control, setting clear expectations and offering guidance to maximise team performance
Ensuring the successful completion of projects in line with agreed quality and commercial plans, meeting targets within agreed timescales and cost constraints
What are we looking for?
You are technically astute in Mechanical Services and Safety
You hold CSCS and SMSTS accreditation
You have strong communication skills and can work collaboratively within a team environment
You can demonstrate sound decision-making abilities based on clear criteria and commercial awareness
You are committed to promoting wellbeing and creating an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged
Reference: b05822e42cda4cc04d9d749999e16d8aa133ab47 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 13 Dec 2026 · Listed via Michael Taylor Search & Selection
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