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Mechanical Project Engineer

Matchtech

About this role

This contract Mechanical Project Engineer role in Dorchester supports delivery of mechanical packages on a water-sector project, driving safe installation, quality and handover on site. Working with the Project Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress against the programme and remove blockers quickly. You will own site paperwork including RAMS, permits, work packs, ITPs, QA check sheets, red-lines and as-builts, and manage inspections, quality hold points, snagging and close-out. The role also involves raising and closing technical queries and RFIs with design teams, supporting procurement and materials management, and producing progress updates, lookaheads and action lists. Rate: £400 - £500/day.

Job Description

Mechanical Project Engineer



Overview

We're looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to support delivery of mechanical packages on a water-sector project, helping to drive safe installation, quality and handover on site.



Key responsibilities

  • Support the Project Manager with day-to-day delivery of mechanical works from install through to commissioning and handover.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress against the programme and remove blockers quickly.
  • Own / manage site paperwork: RAMS, permits, work packs, ITPs, QA check sheets, red-lines and as-builts.
  • Manage inspections, quality hold points, snagging and close-out.
  • Support procurement and materials management (take-offs, requisitions, expediting, goods-in checks).
  • Raise and close technical queries/RFIs with design teams and ensure changes are controlled and recorded.
  • Produce short, clear progress updates, lookaheads and action lists from site meetings.
  • Support test packs, completion documentation and handover files.


Required experience / qualifications

  • Proven water-sector project experience (non-negotiable).
  • SMSTS (required).
  • CSCS (required).
  • Mechanical background with strong site delivery experience (pipework, valves, pumps, mechanical plant and associated installation standards).
  • Strong focus on H&S, quality and documentation control.
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