M&E Project Engineer Water

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an M&E Project Engineer for a major water recycling project in Bristol. The role involves coordinating between design and site delivery, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting installation teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, strong communication skills, and a background in the water sector is a plus. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in mechanical and electrical principles.
• Desire to keep learning and improving.
• Commercially aware with understanding of contractual frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering input across design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Act as a point of contact for mechanical and electrical matters.
• Monitor progress and report to the Project Manager.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Mechanical and electrical knowledge

Education

HND or degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

M&E Project Engineer Water
Location: Bristol
Rate: up to £400 a day
Duration: 6 months +

We are assisting our client, a leading organisation in the water sector, with the appointment of an M&E Project Engineer to support MEICA project delivery at a major water recycling facility in Bristol. This role sits within an in-house engineering team and links design with on-site delivery, working closely with project managers, commercial and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and build ability input across design, procurement and construction phases
• Act as the technical point of contact for mechanical and electrical matters, including DSEAR considerations
• Review designs for suitability, safety, sustainability and value for money, ensuring compliance with internal standards and procurement rules
• Support site installation teams during construction and handover to secure quality outcomes and efficiencies
• Lead sustainable procurement of M&E equipment against cost and programme targets
• Contribute to technical content for contracts and subcontracts and liaise with suppliers to meet quality and schedule
• Check the technical validity of estimates and commercial forecasts
• Plan and coordinate site surveys and visits to enable accurate design delivery
• Monitor progress, risks and reporting to the Project Manager
• Compile and verify O&M manuals and completion documentation

About you

• Enthusiastic engineer with a solid grounding in mechanical and electrical principles and a desire to keep learning
• Strong communicator, comfortable challenging and proposing better ways of working
• Well organised with the ability to plan your own workload
• Commercially aware with an understanding of contractual frameworks

Desired experience

• Water industry background is advantageous
• Knowledge of CDM and DSEAR, ideally with CompEx exposure

Qualifications

• HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Professional registration or active progress towards it is desirable

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV to: [e-mail]