M&E Project Engineer

MEPJOBS UK; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Modern facilities

On-site amenities

Health checks and fitness facilities

Job summary

Hays is recruiting on behalf of a large organisation for an M&E Project Engineer to join the Estates and Project Delivery team in a hybrid working model across the UK.

You will lead capital and revenue projects from inception to completion (£250k-£5m), with a strong M&E bias, ensuring delivery in line with the RIBA Plan of Work and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction projects with a strong M&E focus.
• Experience managing multiple projects (up to £5m) in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and full project lifecycle delivery.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction procurement, contracts, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Developing project briefs and supporting business cases and funding bids.
• Identifying and implementing appropriate procurement strategies.
• Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors.
• Acting as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the Project Delivery function.

Skills

M&E delivery

Multiple projects management

RIBA Plan of Work

Managed consultants & contractors

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement & governance

Education

Building Services / Engineering qualifications

Job description

Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established organisation with a complex and diverse estate, for an M&E Project Engineer to join their Estates and Project Delivery team. The organisation is committed to ongoing investment in its infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and built environment, with a strong pipeline of capital and maintenance projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment delivering meaningful, technically challenging schemes. They offer a supportive culture, modern facilities, and flexible hybrid working.

Your new role

As an M&E Project Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering a range of capital and revenue projects from inception through to completion, following the RIBA Plan of Work. You will lead multiple projects (typically £250k-£5m) with a strong Mechanical & Electrical bias, including Long Term Maintenance schemes, minor works, and energy/carbon reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing projects to meet time, cost, and quality objectives
• Developing project briefs and supporting business cases and funding bids
• Identifying and implementing appropriate procurement strategies
• Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors
• Acting as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM regulations, and statutory requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the Project Delivery function

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Proven experience delivering construction projects with a strong M&E focus.
• Experience managing multiple projects (up to £5m) in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and full project lifecycle delivery.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction procurement, contracts, and governance processes.

Desirable

• Experience within a complex estate environment (e.g. public sector, healthcare, education, or similar).
• Experience in business case development or investment appraisal.
• Awareness of sustainability, energy, or carbon reduction projects.
• Relevant qualifications in Building Services / Engineering, with H&S or project management certification.

What You'll Get In Return

Salary: £50,253 to £56,535 per annum.

Hybrid working model.

Annual Leave & Flexibility

• 27 days annual leave
• 6 organisation closure days + 8 bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days

Pension

• Highly competitive pension offering:
  • 6.1% employee contribution
  • 14.5% employer contribution

Additional Benefits

• Modern working environment with high-quality facilities
• On-site amenities including restaurants and cafés
• Access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities including:
  • Gym
  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna and spa
• Health checks and tailored fitness plans