Mechanical Project Engineer - Building Systems Owner

Mechanical Project Engineer – Building Systems Owner

Inverclyde

Permanent - Days up to £55k

NT Engineering & Manufacturing are proud to be supporting our manufacturing client in their search for a Mechanical Project Engineer to take on system ownership of building services infrastructure at their manufacturing facility in Inverclyde.

This is a system owner role. You'll be the principal mechanical engineering authority on site — the person who defines what maintenance is needed on the mechanical building services infrastructure, manages capital projects from scoping through to commissioning, and ensures the site stays compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. You'll work closely with the Facilities Engineering Manager and be developed into the go-to technical lead for all mechanical systems on site.

If you have proven system ownership or authorised person experience within building services, mechanical engineering or facilities — and you want a role with real ownership, no shift work, and an employer who will invest in your development — this is a role worth exploring.

What you'll be doing:

Becoming the system owner for the site's mechanical building services infrastructure — HVAC, ventilation, compressed air, vacuum systems, steam and hot water, chilled water, pumped water systems and effluent treatment

Assessing plant condition and developing improvement and replacement solutions — identifying need, scoping options, producing tender documents, evaluating contractor returns and managing installation through to commissioning

Defining and overseeing planned and reactive maintenance on all mechanical plant and equipment

Managing the site's energy monitoring and targeting activities, and identifying energy saving opportunities

Using and maintaining the Building Management System (BMS) to support plant operation and optimisation

Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, design specifications and technical literature

Managing contractors and specialist suppliers for mechanical works across the site

Acting as system owner/authorised person and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation including lifting equipment, pressure systems regulations (L8 / Legionella) and building services best practice

Supporting the upkeep of site drawings and draughting requirements (AutoCAD)

Experience required:

Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, OR HNC/HND combined with strong demonstrable experience

Proven experience as a system owner or authorised person on regulated building services systems (e.g. L8/Legionella, Pressure Systems) — this is essential, not just familiarity

Working knowledge of supply air, ventilation, air conditioning and extract/local exhaust ventilation systems

Experience of assessing plant condition and managing replacement or improvement projects end to end

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, design specs and technical documents

At least a basic operational understanding of Building Management Systems

Strong communication skills — able to work across disciplines and levels

Able to manage multiple activities and prioritise effectively

Why this role?

Genuine principal engineer responsibility — you own the systems as authorised person, not just maintain them

Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 — no shift work, no rotating rota

Funded training and development including AutoCAD and any identified skills gaps

Working in a high-technology, precision manufacturing environment with interesting and varied challenges

Apply directly to the advert or contact Caroline Strachan

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