M&E Engineer

VIVO Defence Services; Brandon, Lakenheath; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave

Company car/car allowance

Private medical cover

Career progression

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services seeks an experienced M&E Engineer to deliver high‑quality mechanical and electrical services across MOD contracts. You will ensure Safe Systems of Work compliance, assess competence of personnel, and produce risk assessments and method statements.

You will support site teams, manage multiple sites, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to on‑call rosters while maintaining JSP375 standards and preparing to obtain SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrical Engineer with AP tickets preferred.
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work and JSP375 compliance.
• Experience supervising site operations and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess competence of skilled personnel and produce high-quality risk assessments and method statements.
• Provide technical support to site teams, supply chain partners and end users.
• Support project work, identify opportunities to reduce corrective actions and help MoD carbon reduction targets.
• Advise on MOD Safe Systems of Work and liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Senior Management and coach Skilled Persons to operate safely.

Skills

Electrical Engineer

Safe Systems of Work

Site supervision

Problem solving

Tools

JSP375

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: 312330

Posting Start Date: 22 Sept 2026

Location: Brandon/Suffolk, Suffolk, GB, IP27 9PS

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement

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

Contract & Hours

Permanent, Full time, Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm

Salary

£43,000-£45,000 + Company car/Car allowance - top end of salary banding is for candidates who already hold AP tickets

Job Overview

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real impact? Do you have a strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work and a commitment to delivering high-quality technical services? If so, we want to hear from you!

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. You must also be able to obtain and maintain SC Clearance as a condition of your employment.

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. If you're ready to take on this challenge and contribute to the success of our operations,

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. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

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.