Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical OR Electrical)

Location Leeds
Discipline: M&E Operational Roles
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + car/allowance & benefits
Contact name: Mike Halliwell

Contact email: mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk
Job ref: 3552067
Published: about 11 hours ago

Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical OR Electrical) in Leeds to strengthen a major project delivery team.

The client is open to appointing the strongest person in either discipline, depending on background and project fit.

This is a senior, technically strong delivery role for someone who enjoys being close to the work, coordinating site activity, resolving technical issues quickly, and keeping quality, safety and programme aligned through installation, commissioning and handover.

About the Company

Our client is an established UK contractor with a strong in-house engineering capability, delivering mechanical and electrical building services works across complex, regulated environments.

They run structured projects with clear processes, strong support functions and a steady pipeline of long-term work.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting M&E delivery from handover through installation, commissioning and close-out

  • Coordinating subcontractors, labour, materials and work fronts to maintain programme and productivity

  • Managing day-to-day technical queries, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and regulations

  • Driving quality control, inspections, snag management and readiness for testing and commissioning

  • Producing, reviewing or supporting RAMS, permits and safe systems of work where required

  • Supporting short-term planning, sequencing and lookaheads with supervisors and project management

  • Maintaining tidy records for QA, testing, commissioning and handover packs

  • Supporting progress reporting and escalating issues early to protect programme and quality

  • Building strong working relationships with the wider project team, client-side stakeholders and supply chain

Skills & Experience Required

For either discipline, you will have:

  • Proven experience in a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer role within M&E or building services delivery

  • Strong on-site experience and confidence interpreting drawings and specifications

  • A practical, solutions-led approach with strong attention to detail around QA, testing and handover

  • Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple parties on live sites

  • Full UK driving licence

  • SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred)

  • CSCS / ECS (preferred, depending on project requirements)

If you are mechanically biased:

  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, pipework, plant, and commissioning readiness

  • Confidence managing mechanical subcontractors and technical resolution on site

If you are electrically biased:

  • Strong knowledge of LV systems, containment, distribution, testing and commissioning readiness

  • Confidence managing electrical subcontractors and driving technical queries through to closure

Benefits

  • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

  • Car or car allowance plus benefits package

  • Permanent role with a stable pipeline and long-term opportunity

  • Strong project support and clear delivery processes

How to Apply

Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.