Finlay Jude Associates are working with a respected organisation recognised for delivering major infrastructure projects across the water and wastewater sectors. Our client is expanding their delivery team and is seeking a M&E Manager to support ongoing and upcoming projects. Benefits of the M&E Manager Role: • Competitive salary • Hybrid working options where appropriate • Company car or car allowance • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to purchase an additional 5 days) • Contributory pension scheme • Life Assurance • Health Insurance • Private Medical Insurance • Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, and more Key Responsibilities: • Act as the central coordinator for all MEICA and commissioning activities during pre construction phases • Ensure alignment between design intent, construction requirements, and commissioning objectives • Establish and lead a delivery team to support communication between design, proposals, and construction teams • Oversee survey works, ensuring asset condition surveys are completed and reflected in compliance and commissioning plans • Manage change control processes and ensure updates are communicated to delivery and commercial teams • Develop a robust procurement strategy, identifying long lead items and ensuring expedition plans are in place • Review and validate project programmes, ensuring interdependencies such as procurement, installation, power on dates, and testing phases are understood • Oversee and validate MEICA design to ensure functional, safety, and operational requirements are met • Identify and resolve design issues that may impact commissioning outcomes • • Support governance gateway submissions with Technical and Proposals Managers • Ensure temporary equipment, electrical loads, and process parameters are fully understood for each project phase • Develop commissioning strategies and plans, defining KPIs and success criteria • Provide guidance on constructability and commissioning considerations prior to gateway approvals • Collate project and compliance risks and develop construction and commissioning sequencing • Champion quality assurance across design, construction, and commissioning phases • Ensure ITPs, documentation, inspection, and testing procedures are agreed and followed • Act as the liaison between design teams, contractors, suppliers, and the client throughout the project lifecycle • Coordinate integration of civil, mechanical, electrical, and control systems • Provide regular updates to Framework MEICA and Commissioning Managers on project challenges • Troubleshoot issues during installation and testing, providing practical solutions • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety guidelines • Ensure quality plans and project execution plans are completed before gateway approvals • Identify specialist activities requiring escalation to Authorising Engineers or SHEQ teams • Identify training needs through competency gap analysis and ensure teams re briefed on procedures M&E Manager Requirements: • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills • Programme management experience • Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate commissioning tasks within a wider project team • Ability to identify risks and implement control measures • Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation and safe working practices • Proven HV/LV Electrical and ICA commissioning experience • Strong mechanical understanding and technical knowledge • Understanding of water supply processes • Ability to follow procedures and take appropriate action • Ability to record information and complete documentation in line with commissioning standards and manuals If this M&E Manager role aligns with your career ambitions and you’re keen to join a forward thinking organisation, please apply with your most up to date CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.