M+E Project Engineer

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water Sector is seeking an M+E Project Engineer with a mechanical bias. The role involves managing engineering disciplines, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering MEICA projects across the UK. Candidates should have proven project experience, familiarity with control systems, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven MEICA (preferably EICA bias) project experience.
• Familiarity with control systems, valves, instrumentation, and ancillary equipment.
• Knowledge of treatment processes, water movement, and chemical dosing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of engineering disciplines and advise the Project Manager on progress.
• Review method statements and risk assessments.
• Provide site support to ensure timely decision-making and issue resolution.

Skills

Water

Health and Safety compliance

Project Management

Technical Briefing

Education

Certifications: EUSR Water Hygiene, CSCS Managers Card, SMSTS or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

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My Client is recruiting for an M+E Project Engineer (ideally Electrically bias) in the Water Sector.

Key skills required for this role

Water

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Water Sector Experience

My Client is recruiting for an M+E Project Engineer (ideally Electrically bias) in the Water Sector.

Location: Midlands - ideally Shropshire with Hybrid and site working.

Responsibilities include working within a team to deliver projects through design/build/commissioning phases, assisting Project and Site Managers with programme and budget, and managing site M+E activities in line with the project schedule. The role involves site, office, and home working, with a focus on Health and Safety compliance during the project lifecycle.

Delivery of MEICA projects within the Water Treatment Industry, primarily with a mechanical/hydraulic background and awareness of electrical and ICA elements. Projects span the UK for major water utility companies, covering both clean water and sewage treatment, across non-infra and interfacing infra projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with management of engineering disciplines and advising the Project Manager on progress.
• Reviewing method statements and risk assessments.
• Providing technical briefings and promoting best practices.
• Ensuring materials are correctly specified and scheduled.
• Implementing inspection and surveillance regimes.
• Providing site support to ensure timely decision-making and issue resolution.
• Supporting site operational activities, including procurement, H&S documentation, installation supervision, and commissioning.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and company standards.
• Completing safety inspections and closing actions.
• Participating in safety meetings and preparing safety documentation.
• Identifying training needs and maintaining project documentation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven MEICA (preferably EICA bias) project experience.
• Familiarity with control systems, valves, instrumentation, and ancillary equipment.
• Knowledge of treatment processes, water movement, and chemical dosing.
• Hydraulic understanding of water distribution and pumping systems.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft packages.
• Willingness to stay and work away as required.
• Certifications: EUSR Water Hygiene, CSCS Managers Card, SMSTS or equivalent.

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