M&E Engineer

VIVO Defence Services; Brandon; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Company car / car allowance

Private medical cover

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services is seeking a motivated M&E Engineer to join our team at RAF Lakenheath. The role focuses on delivering contractual obligations safely and on schedule, with on-site responsibilities across multiple locations in the UK. AP tickets are preferred but not essential as we can arrange training.

You will assess competence, create risk assessments, and provide technical support to site teams and stakeholders. A full UK driving license is required, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrical engineer with UK driving licence.
• Experience with JSP375 Safe Systems of Work and AP tickets.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of contractual obligations on time and in compliance with JSP375.
• Produce high-quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements for site works.
• Provide technical support to site teams, supply chain partners and end users.
• Advise on Safe Systems of Work and liaise with stakeholders to meet safety standards.
• Supervise and coach Skilled Persons to ensure safe, regulatory operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

AP tickets

Safe Systems of Work

Driving licence

Team supervision

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Who We Are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

Job Req ID: 311477

Posting Start Date: 6 Aug 2026

Location:

Brandon/Suffolk, Suffolk, GB, IP27 9PS

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement:

Who We Are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What We Do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Location:

RAF Lakenheath

Permanent, Saturday-Wednesday 07:30-16:30

Salary:

£53,000-£55,000 + Company car/Car allowance - top end of salary banding is for candidates who already hold AP tickets

What You'll Do

As an M&E Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective and timely delivery of contractual obligations while maintaining compliance with JSP375. You will be responsible for assessing the competence of skilled personnel, producing high-quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and providing technical support to site teams, supply chain partners, and end users. Your expertise will be vital in supporting project work, reducing corrective actions, and identifying opportunities to help the MoD achieve its carbon reduction targets.

This role also involves providing professional advice on MOD Safe Systems of Work, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring that maintenance and operational procedures meet the highest standards. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, supporting projects, and advising on any deficiencies that could impact estate safety and compliance.

Collaboration is key in this role—you will build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless operational delivery. You’ll also provide supervision, assessment, and coaching to Skilled Persons, ensuring they are fully trained and operating safely within regulations.

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you must be a fully qualified Electrical Engineer and ideally hold AP tickets in Electrical, but this is not essential as we are prepared to put the successful candidate through all AP tickets if necessary.

You should have significant practical experience with Safe Systems of Work, particularly in the management and operational delivery of JSP375. You should be confident in problem‑solving, decision‑making, and working independently across multiple sites. Experience in supervising site operations, resource management, and staff leadership is essential.

A full UK driving license is required and you will participate in an out-of-hours on‑call rota when necessary.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and technically skilled professional to take ownership of a vital role within a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Company car/car allowance
• Single private medical cover
• Career progression and nationally recognised qualifications

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.