Degree Qualified Mechanical Project Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £267.62 to £370.92 per day |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE: £267.62/day| Umbrella: £370.92/day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Tower Hill, Central London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1592414 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Project Manager – Mechanical & Electrical (Capital Projects) to join our client based with London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
35 hours/week | Inside IR35 Start: 30 September 2025 | End: 31 March 2026 PAYE: £267.62/day| Umbrella: £370.92/day ️ Application Deadline: Monday 22 September 2025, 10:00
Tower Hamlets Council is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Project Engineer to lead delivery of key capital works within the Leisure Capital Programme and support a separately funded capital improvement initiative. This is a high-profile interim role within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate, offering the chance to shape infrastructure that directly impacts community wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead mechanical and electrical project delivery across leisure and housing capital programmes
Oversee planning, procurement, contractor management, and on-site execution
Ensure compliance with technical standards, health & safety, and council governance
Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to meet programme milestones
Provide strategic input into capital investment planning and risk mitigation
✅ Essential Criteria:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Extensive experience in construction project management, ideally within public sector capital programmes
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in leisure or housing environments
Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams
Chartered status (MIMechE) desirable or pending
DBS check not required for this role.
Required Documents:
CV
Declaration of Interest – Tower Hamlets
Eligibility to work in the UK
This is a rare opportunity to take the lead on transformative capital projects in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs. If you’re ready to bring your engineering expertise and strategic mindset to a role that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you.
35 hours/week | Inside IR35 Start: 30 September 2025 | End: 31 March 2026 PAYE: £267.62/day| Umbrella: £370.92/day ️ Application Deadline: Monday 22 September 2025, 10:00
Tower Hamlets Council is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Project Engineer to lead delivery of key capital works within the Leisure Capital Programme and support a separately funded capital improvement initiative. This is a high-profile interim role within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate, offering the chance to shape infrastructure that directly impacts community wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead mechanical and electrical project delivery across leisure and housing capital programmes
Oversee planning, procurement, contractor management, and on-site execution
Ensure compliance with technical standards, health & safety, and council governance
Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to meet programme milestones
Provide strategic input into capital investment planning and risk mitigation
✅ Essential Criteria:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Extensive experience in construction project management, ideally within public sector capital programmes
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in leisure or housing environments
Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams
Chartered status (MIMechE) desirable or pending
DBS check not required for this role.
Required Documents:
CV
Declaration of Interest – Tower Hamlets
Eligibility to work in the UK
This is a rare opportunity to take the lead on transformative capital projects in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs. If you’re ready to bring your engineering expertise and strategic mindset to a role that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you.