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Project Engineer - Mechanical

NG Bailey·Derby·Posted 3 weeks ago
🟢 Permanent
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Project Engineer Derby Permanent, Full Time  Competitive salary Car/Car Allowance Flexible Benefits  Summary We have an exciting new opportunity for an mechanically biased Project Engineer to join our team on a project based on a large site near Derby.  In this role you will play a key part in the delivery of this project, picking up packages of work to drive through design and then delivery. This role will form part of a large te...
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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementEngineering DesignConstruction Projects
Nice-to-have
CAD SoftwareSite ManagementLarge Scale Projects
Soft skills
Problem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipTime Management
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⭐ Highlight your mechanical engineering qualification and project delivery experience at the top of your CV as this is essential for the role

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📊 Quantify your project achievements: 'Delivered 5 mechanical projects worth £2.3M, completing 15% under budget'

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🔧 Emphasise your design-to-delivery experience as the role specifically mentions picking up packages from design through to completion

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🏗️ Include any large site or construction project experience as this role is based on a large Derby site

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🤝 Showcase your ability to work within large teams as the role mentions being part of a large team structure

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  • Delivered 8 mechanical engineering packages worth £1.8M across 3 construction sites, completing projects 12% ahead of schedule
  • Managed design-to-delivery process for HVAC systems installation covering 15,000 sqm commercial space within 6-month timeframe
  • Coordinated with 12-person multidisciplinary team to deliver mechanical systems for £4.2M infrastructure project in Derby region

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NG Bailey's reputation for delivering complex mechanical engineering projects makes this Project Engineer role exactly the career progression I'm seeking. My background in mechanical engineering design and project delivery aligns perfectly with your requirement to drive packages from design through to completion.

My background in mechanical project management has equipped me with the technical expertise and leadership skills needed to excel in this Derby-based role. I have successfully managed multiple project packages simultaneously while maintaining quality standards and delivery timelines.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Describe your experience with mechanical engineering design software
  • How do you approach project delivery from design phase to completion?
  • What mechanical systems have you worked with on construction projects?
  • How do you manage technical drawings and specifications?
  • Explain your experience with site-based project management

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to deliver a project package under tight deadlines
  • Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a large project team
  • Give an example of how you've driven a project from design through to delivery
  • Tell me about a challenging mechanical engineering problem you solved
  • Describe how you handle multiple project packages simultaneously
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STAR answer examples

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Tell me about a time you had to deliver a project package under tight deadlines

When our HVAC installation fell 3 weeks behind schedule due to delayed equipment delivery, I restructured the 8-person installation team into 2 parallel work streams. I negotiated with suppliers to expedite critical components and implemented weekend shifts for the final 2 weeks. By coordinating closely with electrical and plumbing teams, we recovered the lost time and delivered the mechanical systems 2 days ahead of the revised deadline, maintaining the £850,000 project budget.
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Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a large project team

On a £3.2M commercial development, I worked within a 25-person multidisciplinary team including architects, structural engineers, and contractors. As the mechanical lead, I coordinated weekly progress meetings and managed interfaces between mechanical and electrical systems. When design conflicts arose between our HVAC layout and the structural steel framework, I facilitated resolution sessions that resulted in a hybrid solution, keeping the project on track and avoiding £45,000 in potential rework costs.

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