Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Central London

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Rate: Inside IR35 - Competitive Daily Rate

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for or already hold a valid CTS security clearance

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a high-profile public sector programme based in Central London. This is a 6-month contract role with the potential for extension, offering the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of major property and asset strategies across a complex estate.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and deputise for the Lead Mechanical Engineer on the delivery of mechanical, public health, and specialist building services projects

Develop lifecycle strategies and ensure long-term asset performance and value

Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical standards and design guides

Undertake feasibility studies and manage improvement projects up to several £million

Provide expert technical input to live programmes and project teams

Initiate innovation, sustainability improvements, and research into emerging technologies

Ensure best practice, compliance, and lifecycle value-for-money across all works

Requirements:

Strong experience in mechanical building services engineering within complex estates

Solid understanding of asset lifecycle planning and value engineering

Proven ability to produce technical briefs, reports, and feasibility assessments

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ideally from a mechanical design engineering background

Must be eligible to obtain or already hold CTS (Counter Terrorist Check) security clearance

Additional Information:

This role is based full-time on site in Central London

The contract falls inside IR35

All applicants must be available to start at short notice

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer