Senior mechanical project engineer

Client: Our client is a nationally renowned M E Contractor who turnover in excess of GBP250M. With numerous offices throughout the country their client base ranges from end users to large main contractors, including: Kier, Morgan Sindall, Wates and Carillion. They specialise in technically challenging projects within the Datacentre, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Residential and R D sectors. Following the appointment on a major project in South West London, they are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the delivery from preconstruction to hand over. Role: Senior Mechanical Project Engineer ndash; Day Rate ndash; GBP370 - GBP450 per day (CIS) Project: Iconic Sports Venue ndash; Currently going through preconstruction, our client is leading the redevelopment of one of London rsquo;s flagship complexes. There is a GBP35million M E package on the development and need a technically sound senior engineer to lead this from preconstruction, on site install and finally through to handover. Duties include: * Ensuring that the technical issues are resolved without delay. * Process internal procurement from equipment enquires though requisitioning and monitoring manufacture through to delivery to site whilst maintaining a comprehensive audit train. * Attend and record regular supply chain meetings to ensure that progress is monitored and maintained within the overall construction programme. * Prepare risk assessments, method statements and all aspects relating to Health and Safety on site. * Liaise with the design team and supply chain to ensure correct operation of the plant on site and successful handover. * Monitor and record progress on site against the construction programme. * Ensure that the Health and Safety, Environment and quality procedures are followed and adequate records maintained. * Develop the project specific qualify plan. * Undertake regular meetings with the supply chain to maintain progress and to ensure resources are matched to the construction programme. * To liaise with the project manager and prepare the project close out report. * Review with the project manager the allocation of resources and to review progress. * Review and ensure that the site-based personnel have the correct training and valid certificate for the project. Requirements: * Minimum of HNC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering * Experience managing Mechanical/Electrical packages of GBP10M or more * Ideally will have worked on Commercial, Warehouse, R D, Datacentre or Hospital projects previously. * Experience closely managing subcontractors and pushing the project along, with a technical focus. In Return they offer: * The opportunity for a prestigious client on a landmark scheme. * The opportunity to progress up the management ladder