Mechanical Project Engineer – 12-Month Contract
Location: London
Sector: Renewables / Energy Generation Projects
The Opportunity
Berkshire Talent Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading player in the UK’s energy infrastructure sector. This is a 12-month contract role, working on high-profile projects in renewable energy, gas peaking, and energy storage.
You’ll be at the heart of the project delivery process — managing design reviews, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring every stage meets strict safety, quality, and performance standards.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage your own workload to deliver against project design specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Collaborate with designers, contractors, project managers, planners, and procurement teams to develop and execute project plans.
• Conduct site assessments to evaluate feasibility and gather technical requirements.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Review design developments with suppliers, taking documentation through IFC (Issue for Construction) and IAB (Issue As Built) stages.
• Support site teams in resolving TQs and NCRs, liaising with PMs and procurement on solutions.
• Participate in risk reviews, lessons learned sessions, and project reporting.
• Represent the company in meetings with contractors and design teams.
• Provide input to the project’s Health & Safety file and ensure residual risks are actively managed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5–10 years in renewables, energy generation, or similar (e.g., gas peaking, energy storage, wind, solar), with a strong track record in construction project delivery.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Technical Skills: Broad mechanical engineering knowledge, including civil and electrical interfaces.
• Bonus Skills: Knowledge of gas peaking plant construction, AutoCAD 2D, Navisworks, SMSTS or CSCS certification.
• Personal Qualities: Excellent attention to detail, clear communicator, and confident relationship-builder with both office and site-based teams.

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a major infrastructure project at a pivotal stage. You’ll be contributing to work that supports the UK’s energy transition and helps deliver sustainable, resilient power solutions.
Contract Details

• Length: 12 months
• Location: London (with occasional site visits)
• Start Date: Immediate / As soon as available