M&E Project Engineer

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking Project Engineers with a strong background in Mechanical and Electrical project delivery. This role involves supporting a clean water project portfolio for Thames Water, focusing on design, construction, and project closeout. The ideal candidates will have experience delivering projects under the NEC3 contract framework and a degree in a construction-related discipline. This position offers competitive rates and a long-term engagement focused on efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in delivering projects under the NEC3 contract framework.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Excellent understanding of project procurement and resource alignment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in defining and implementing project strategy.
• Monitor timelines and generate regular progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with documentation and standards.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Partner with the Quantity Surveyor for cost planning.

Skills

Project delivery

M&E engineering

Project management

Cost control

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

APMP or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

Role: Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)

Location: London West/London South/Guildford

Rate: £450 to £500 p/d - Inside IR35 (DOE)

Duration: 18 months/Ongoing

Positions: 3

Duration: 18 months+

Role Overview

We are looking for multiple Project Engineers with a strongomone background in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) project delivery to support a project portfolio of clean Water projects for Thames Water. This high-profile, complex clean water project is central to the framework and offers long-term stability through AMP 8. The Project Engineers will assist the Project Manager in all phases of design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout, ensuring the highest standards in efficiency, safety, environmental care, and customer satisfaction.

We can consider candidates from a Mechanical or Electrical bias, providing there is a good understanding and appreciation of both biases and packages of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Strategy and Coordination:
  • oSupport the Project Manager in defining and implementing the project management strategy.
  • oCoordinate between engineering teams and the supply chain to ensure seamless technical integration.
  • oDrive innovation and operational improvements by challenging stakeholders to identify and implement effective changes.
• Planning and Monitoring:
  • oAssist in developing the project programme, closely monitor timelines, and generate regular progress reports.
  • oWork with site management on design and procurement requirements to align project resources and timelines.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • oContribute to construction completion and handover documentation, ensuring comprehensive records.
  • oUphold confidentiality and maintain compliance with all relevant standards and contractual obligations.
• Subcontractor and Supplier Liaison:
  • oManage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and specifications.
• Cost Control and Risk Management:
  • oPartner with the Project Quantity Surveyor to create cost plans, track project expenses, and provide budget forecasts.
  • oReport cost variations to the Project Manager and contribute to risk mitigation strategies env?

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: learnt? Actually we produce:
  • oProven expertise in delivering projects under the NEC3 contract framework, particularly in water treatment (non-infrastructure).
  • oStrong background in M&E engineering (we can consider candidates from a Mechanical or Electrical bias, providing there is a good understanding and appreciation of both biases and packages of work).
• Education and Qualifications:
  • oDegree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline; APMP or equivalent project management qualification preferred