Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: Up to £67,500 basic
Benefits:
£4,800 annual car allowance
Mobility allowance for those living 50+ miles from site
10% uplift on salary
£1,450 per month tax free living‑away payment
Early Friday finish at around lunchtime
Long‑term programme with expected multi‑year continuity
Progressive GE and one of the UK's largest independent Engineering and Services Contractors are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a major programme of works up at Barrow-in-Furness, specifically around Building Services for Submarine Manufacturing Facilities (including HVAC, MEP & Mechanical Services for New Buildings).
This client works across major infrastructure, energy and technology projects nationwide with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality building services on complex regulated sites.
With steady growth over many years, they invest heavily in training so they offer stable long‑term careers with a reliable pipeline of work. Their culture is straightforward and engineering‑led which means they value practical people who take pride in getting things built properly.
SENIOR MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER ROLE
This Senior Mechanical Project Engineer role will suit someone who enjoys leading M&E engineering delivery on site, solving technical issues in real time and guiding teams through multi‑disciplinary installation works.
You will be joining a respected engineering contractor delivering a major Navy upgrade project within a nuclear‑regulated environment. The Barrow‑in‑Furness site is undergoing a significant modernisation programme to support future submarine production commitments. It is secure, strategically important and offers genuine long‑term stability.
The team is delivering a multi‑disciplinary M&E package worth around £10 million for this phase with further work expected as the wider programme progresses.
The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer Role Involves:
Leading mechanical building services delivery on a complex regulated site
Coordinating mechanical packages including HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, pipework and general mechanical installation
Supporting planning, progress reporting and engineering reviews
Identifying risks and helping shape mitigation strategies
Managing specialist subcontractors ensuring quality, safety and programme targets are met
Maintaining strong communication with the project team and customer representatives
Ensuring engineering solutions meet specification, technical standards and commercial objectives
They Are Looking For:
British Nationals only due to nuclear regulatory requirements
Able to meet BPSS clearance standards
Strong background in mechanical building services
Experience in regulated environments such as nuclear, defence or energy is ideal
Apprentice‑trained or vocational background valued
HNC, HND or Degree or QBE considered
Confident leading engineering teams on live construction sites
Comfortable coordinating supervisors and managing daily work fronts
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday
Early start on Monday
Early finish on Friday around lunchtime
Long‑term programme with consistent pipeline expectedThis Senior Mechanical Project Engineer position suits someone seeking stability plus meaningful work within a nationally significant Navy upgrade project. It is also ideal for candidates across the North West who are happy to live away in or near Barrow‑in‑Furness during the week and take advantage of the enhanced mobility package.
Location recap: Barrow-in-Furness
Commutable from (circa 60 mins): Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston, Dalton‑in‑Furness, Millom, Grange‑over‑Sands, Kendal, Lancaster, South Lakes, wider North Lancashire
Why it might interest you: Major Navy upgrade project, long‑term continuity, strong mobility package, early Friday finish, senior mechanical responsibility within a respected engineering contractor
If this sounds like a good fit please apply below.
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £67500.00 per year