Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) MOD Scheme (Security Experience Required) Location: Northwest England Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Car / Car Allowance Flexible Benefits Overview A leading UK engineering and construction services contractor is seeking a mechanically biased Senior Project Engineer to join a major MOD scheme based in Barrow-in-Furness. You will play a key role in leading delivery of your workstream, ensuring activities are engineered to specification and delivered safely, profitably, and to customer satisfaction. This is a permanent staff position. Security requirement: Candidates must have security experience and be able to obtain Security Clearance once in post. Key Responsibilities Embed a safety-first culture, ensuring safe delivery across all site activities Support pre-commencement activities to maximise opportunity, efficiency, and profitability Review and manage scope of works to ensure accurate delivery of customer requirements Lead identification of project risks and opportunities, owning mitigation/enhancement within your control Ensure engineering solutions are procured and delivered to financial and commercial objectives Provide accurate, timely progress reporting to the Project Manager and Commercial Lead Manage subcontractors (where applicable) and coordinate delivery on-site Lead and motivate project team members to meet programme and performance objectives Build and maintain strong client relationships Ensure effective project close-out, meeting customer requirements and maximising profitability Scope of Works This project forms part of a wider site redevelopment and upgrade, including delivery of mechanical services within new buildings. The scope includes, but is not limited to: Chilled water systems Ventilation systems Associated mechanical building services works to support the broader estate redevelopment What Were Looking For To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience delivering mechanical installations within a construction environment and demonstrate capability in a similar senior engineering role. Essential: Industry-recognised mechanical trade or professional qualification Proven experience on high-value mechanical building services projects Demonstrable security experience in controlled/secure environments Ability to obtain Security Clearance (post-appointment) Benefits A strong package designed to support wellbeing, development, and flexibility, including: Car / Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric vehicles) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal wellbeing and volunteer days Private medical insurance Free 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal advice) Flexible benefits such as dental insurance, gym membership, travel insurance, Give As You Earn, tax-free bikes Personal development programme Mobility packages for staff working away from home (50 miles)