Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer - Commercial Build (Central London)
£75,000-£80,000 + Comprehensive Package
Leading Building Services Contractor
A highly respected Building Services Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their established commercial projects team, delivering major schemes across Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business known for its supportive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to long-term career development.
The Role
As Mechanical Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of a large-scale commercial project in Central London, working closely with internal project teams and external main contractors. You'll be responsible for:
Coordinating mechanical packages throughout pre-construction and delivery
Managing subcontractors, technical submissions, and site progress
Working closely with Project Managers to ensure programme, cost, and quality targets are met
Supporting commissioning and handover phases
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practice
This contractor delivers a mix of commercial new-build, plant replacement, refurbishment, and shell & core projects , with a strong pipeline of work across London.
Why Join Them?
A genuine team culture:
The business prides itself on maintaining a family feel. Recent internal feedback highlighted how welcomed and supported people feel when joining, and how much camaraderie exists across project teams.
Strong career progression:
They offer one of the most robust personal development frameworks in the MEP contracting sector, with clear pathways for progression and ongoing technical and leadership development.
Stability & growth:
The business has experienced strong recovery over the past 12 months and is now expanding through deeper partnerships with major main contractors on high-profile London schemes.
Attractive benefits package:
£75-80k salary + package
Competitive pension (enhanced contributions)
Performance-related bonuses at senior levels
Structured training, development and internal mobility opportunities
About You
Ideal candidates will have:
Mechanical building services experience on commercial, mixed-use or major refurbishment projects
A background working for reputable M&E contractors
Strong communication and coordination skills
The ability to work closely with main contractors and project delivery teams
A proactive, team-oriented approach with good cultural alignment
Candidates from companies delivering commercial projects-particularly well-established MEP contractors-are encouraged to apply. Those with predominantly residential experience are less suited due to the project profile.
Please contact Lewis Calder at Fawkes and Reece London to apply for this position.

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