M&E Site Manager

Ross-shire Engineering Limited; Carlisle; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the water sector is seeking an experienced M&E Site Manager. The role involves managing site activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising staff. The candidate should have relevant trade qualifications, supervisory experience, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary, company van, and a flexible career development path, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

Company van

Private Healthcare

Holiday allowance of 31 days per year

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Must have relevant trade qualifications and experience.
• Experience within the water sector is a plus.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all site activities and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management.
• Plan and organise work for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Fully qualified in Electrical or Mechanical trade

Experience in the water sector

Supervisory experience

SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work, Confined Space certifications

Health & Safety awareness

Ability to manage changing priorities

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

City & Guilds, MA or equivalent

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

As part of our continued expansion, our Asset Management business platform is looking for an M&E Site Manager to join them on a permanent basis to support on the United Utilities Framework. Reporting to the Project Engineer and Project Manager, you'll take full responsibility for controlling and managing all RSE activities on site, including sub- contractor activities and ensuring all works are performed in accordance with the specifications and relevant safety standards.

Please note this position will require flexibility on working location, with accommodation provided by RSE.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Instructing, directing, controlling, and allocating work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices.


• Ensuring that all activities undertaken on site comply with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Management requirements.


• Ensuring that all required documentation is kept up to date, always filed correctly and available for inspection.


• Ensuring that work is planned and organised so that it can be carried out safely and efficiently.


• Carrying out competence assessments, adhering to the specified timetable as set out by the Company.


• Discussing matters related to work with trades operatives and contractors.


• Liaising with other departmental sections and trades.


• Liaising on a day‑to‑day basis with other contractors engaged on site.


• Updating the Project Manager with contract progress and future resource requirements.

What Do You Need?

• Time served and fully qualified in a relevant Electrical or Mechanical trade - City & Guilds, MA or equivalent.


• Experience within the water sector would be highly advantageous, both other industrial sectors will be considered.


• Demonstrable experience at a supervisory level.


• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work and Confined Space.


• Awareness of all Health & Safety practices.


• Ability to manage changing priorities on site.


• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market‑leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides off‑site modular build solutions using a low‑carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in‑house and full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we are on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry‑leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast‑paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.


• Company van.


• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.


• Private Healthcare (Personal).


• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.


• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme.


• Company Pension Scheme.


• Cycle to Work.


• Discounted National Gym Membership.


• Professional Fees Paid.


• Employee Discount Platform.


• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.


• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.