Overview
05th September, 2025
M&E Project Engineer
Location: Bristol
Sector: Engineering / Water & Utilities
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is expanding its Engineering and Sustainable Delivery department. As part of this growth, they are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and motivated M&E Project Engineer to join their project delivery team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive in-house engineering team, working on major MEICA projects at the Avonmouth Water Recycling Centre. You\'ll play a vital role in bridging the gap between design and delivery, ensuring projects are fit for purpose while driving innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.
Responsibilities
* Support M&E Project Managers with the engineering, management, and delivery of projects.
* Act as the key technical point of contact for mechanical and electrical engineering, including aspects of DSEAR and construction.
* Provide engineering and constructability input throughout design and construction phases.
* Challenge established thinking to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-efficient solutions.
* Review design information to ensure compliance with standards and procurement rules.
* Provide on-site engineering support during construction and project close-out.
* Lead on sustainable procurement of mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring value for money and programme compliance.
* Assist with technical elements of contracts, subcontracts, and supplier engagement.
* Review technical validity of estimates and forecasts.
* Coordinate site surveys and visits to support accurate design delivery.
* Contribute to project documentation, including O&M manuals and completion records.
About You
To succeed in this role, you\'ll bring:
* Proven experience delivering projects/programmes as an M&E Project Engineer or similar.
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
* Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of contracts and procurement.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.
* A passion for innovative engineering solutions and sustainable delivery.
Desirable experience/qualifications
* Background in the water industry.
* Knowledge of CDM and DSEAR/CompEx.
* HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Professional registration (or working towards it).
What\'s on Offer
Our client values their people and offers an excellent benefits package, including:
* Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
* Career progression and professional development opportunities.
* 25 days\' holiday (rising to 28 with service) plus options to buy/sell leave.
* Healthcare package with claim-back options.
* Life assurance up to 8x salary.
* Electric car scheme (subject to conditions).
* Cashback and discounts from 3,000+ retailers.
* One paid volunteering day per year.
* Enhanced family leave and pay.
* Health and wellbeing support, including mental health first aiders.
* £1,000 referral bonus for recommending new colleagues.
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