Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Building Services

Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Building Services

15 April 2025

Location: Sheffield or Leeds

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, plus Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We are seeking experienced mechanically biased Senior Project Engineers, based in Sheffield or Leeds, to join our team on a project near Barnsley.

In this role, you will lead project delivery, starting this summer, for approximately 18 months, with potential for ongoing work. The project involves refurbishment works on a live critical data centre, with occasional travel to Scotland.

Your responsibilities include ensuring all activities within your control meet specifications, are safe, profitable, and satisfy the customer. This is a permanent position with NG Bailey.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote a safety-first culture across all project activities.
2. Participate in pre-project activities to optimize opportunities, efficiency, and profitability.
3. Review project scope to accurately capture customer requirements.
4. Identify and mitigate project risks and seize opportunities.
5. Procure and deliver engineering solutions aligned with financial and commercial goals.
6. Provide timely updates on site progress to the Project Manager and Commercial Lead.
7. Manage subcontractors if applicable.
8. Lead and motivate your project team to achieve objectives.
9. Build and maintain positive client relationships.
10. Ensure proper project close-out, maximizing profitability.

Candidate Requirements

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in mechanical installations within construction, and previous similar roles.

• Industry-recognized mechanical trade or professional qualification.
• Experience on high-value building service projects (£10m+).

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles).
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health and well-being, including counselling and legal advice.
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes.

Next Steps

We value inclusion, fairness, and respect in our recruitment process. We will outline the process clearly and accommodate your needs during application and interviews.

About Us

Founded in 1921, NG Bailey is a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We invest in training and development, offering clear career progression paths supported by regular reviews and training.

Our innovative approach enables us to work on groundbreaking projects across various sectors, utilizing the latest tools and technologies.