Job Description
Mechanical Project Engineer
Somerset, UK
£55- £65 per hour + Long Term Contract (40+ hours per week) + 3days on-site
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the Joint Design Office (JDO) based in Somerset. This role will suit an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in project delivery, design acceptance, and site support from a highly regulated industry.
Industry background is flexible – we welcome candidates from nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy-from-waste, defence, chemical process, or other heavy industry projects.
The Role
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will act as a key interface between design and construction, supporting site contractors with technical query resolution and ensuring engineering decisions align with project requirements. This is a site-based role with a focus on design change acceptance, issue resolution, and stakeholder collaboration.
Responsibilities include:
1. Responding to RFIs, FCRs, NCRs, and RERs raised by installation contractors.
2. Reviewing and accepting/rejecting design changes from a mechanical perspective.
3. Supporting the construction team with practical engineering solutions to...