Senior Project Engineer

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting for a talented and experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead MEP engineering delivery on a high-profile healthcare development.
Our client is a Tier 1 contractor seeking a driven and technically strong professional to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based on-site at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, with flexible working options considered.

Our client is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and the environment.

This is a pivotal site-based engineering leadership role, responsible for ensuring the technical, commercial, and safe delivery of a multi-million-pound healthcare facility - the Integrated Care Campus at Catterick Garrison.

The Senior Project Engineer will lead all Engineering Services activities, coordinate internal and external teams, and work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional results in line with programme and budget targets.

You will play a key role in maintaining engineering standards, managing resources, and driving project excellence across all M&E disciplines.

• Oversee all mechanical and electrical engineering services in line with project and company standards

• Lead technical delivery, ensuring all works meet client specifications and H&S compliance

• Manage procurement, subcontractors, and project labour resources

• Control project costs, cash flow, variations, and commercial reporting

• Prepare detailed project plans, reports, and site documentation

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Provide technical support and resolve queries during design and installation phases

• Maintain strong communication with clients, stakeholders, and the professional team

• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting

• Coordinate commissioning and handover, including O&M manual compilation

• Deliver projects from 2m+ in value, ideally in healthcare or similar regulated environments

• Proven experience in a Senior or Project Engineer role within M&E / Building Services

• Mechanical bias essential; experience leading full MEP packages preferred

• Excellent knowledge of specification interpretation, programme management, and technical coordination

• Strong understanding of installation, commissioning, and construction site operations

• Stakeholder engagement and leadership experience

• Degree or HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)

• CSCS card essential; SMSTS/IOSH preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

• Strong commercial awareness and reporting skills

• Experience on healthcare or large-scale infrastructure projects advantageous

• 55,000 - 65,000 (DOE)

• Car allowance

• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days)

• 3 additional long service days (after 3, 7, and 10 years)

• Private medical insurance (option to extend to family)

• Life Assurance

• Defined contribution pension (matched up to 8%)

• Professional membership fees covered

• Enhanced maternity, paternity & parental leave

• 2 volunteering days per year

• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)

• Access to "Perks at Work" - discounts on retail, travel, tech & more

• Flexible Benefits Scheme including:
  - Critical Illness Insurance (including partner cover)
  - Dental Insurance
  - Travel Insurance
  - Cycle to Work Scheme
  - Activity passes & retail vouchers

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