M&E Project Engineer

MEPJOBS UK; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlinx is seeking an experienced M&E Project Engineer to lead LV/MEP delivery on a major infrastructure project in the Southeast. The role is site-based, working Monday–Friday and reporting to the project management team.

You will oversee installation through to handover, coordinating with engineers, construction teams and commissioning staff. The ideal candidate will have strong LV/MEP experience on large-scale projects, reading electrical drawings and coordinating subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or overseeing LV electrical and MEP works.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical submissions.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Strong communication and organisational skills for site delivery.
• Proactive, able to work independently within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate MEP/LV installation works on site.
• Manage day-to-day engineering activities for MEP packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist MEP contractors.
• Monitor progress against programme and address delays or issues.
• Ensure works meet approved drawings, specifications and standards.
• Support testing, inspection, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain records of site activities and documentation.
• Assist with method statements, ITPs and project docs.

Skills

LV/MEP installation

Read electrical drawings

Coordinate subcontractors

Testing/inspection/commissioning

Communication & organisation

Independence & proactiveness

Electrical/engineering qualifications

Job description

M&E Project Engineer – MEP

Permanent | Site Based | Monday–Friday

The Role

Interlinx is currently seeking an experienced M&E Project Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in the Southeast.

This is a permanent, site-based position with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of MEP and Low Voltage (LV) works across a complex construction environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the project management, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure works are delivered safely, to programme, and in accordance with the required quality and technical standards.

The role will suit an experienced M&E professional who is comfortable working in a site environment and taking ownership of MEP packages from installation through to completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of MEP and LV installation works on site.
• Manage day-to-day engineering activities associated with MEP packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist MEP contractors.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or technical issues.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers and wider engineering team.
• Ensure installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant standards.
• Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs and site issues.
• Assist with the planning and sequencing of MEP works.
• Carry out regular inspections to ensure works are being delivered to the required quality.
• Monitor testing, inspection, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, inspections, and technical documentation.
• Support the preparation and review of method statements, ITPs, and other project documentation.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Assist with snagging, completion, and handover of MEP systems.

About You

We are looking for an experienced M&E Project Engineer / Electrical Project Engineer with a strong background in MEP delivery, ideally gained on large-scale construction, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.

You Will Ideally Have

• Experience delivering or overseeing LV electrical and MEP works.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation and MEP coordination.
• Previous experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Good understanding of testing, inspection, and commissioning processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues on site.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications are desirable.

Working Requirements

• Permanent position
• Site based – Monday to Friday
• Minimum 4 days per week on site
• Southeast England location
• Occasional flexibility may be required depending on project requirements.