M&E Site Manager / Project Engineer - Water

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd is looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager / Project Engineer to oversee M&E installation packages on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role is predominantly site-based across Greater Manchester with occasional visits to the Bury office.

It is a long-term 12-month rolling contract advertised as outside IR35, combining hands-on site delivery with project engineering, health and safety, coordination and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Water/wastewater experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, CDM and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and project documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with client specifications and project requirements.
• Manage health, safety environmental and quality requirements.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Prepare and maintain RAMS, permits, inspections, quality records and progress reports.
• Support planning, programme updates, client meetings and handovers.
• Monitor progress and help ensure projects remain on programme.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout project delivery.

Job description

M\&E Site Manager / Project Engineer - Water

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester / project sites

Contract: 12-month rolling contract

IR35: Outside IR35

Working pattern: Predominantly site-based, with occasional visits to the Bury office

Rate: Up to £450 per day (DOE)

We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical &\& Electrical Site Manager / Project Engineer to manage the delivery of M\&E installation packages across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This is a long-term 12-month rolling contract advertised as outside IR35, suited to someone comfortable combining hands-on site delivery, project engineering, health and safety, coordination and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and project documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with client specifications and project requirements.
• Manage health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Prepare and maintain RAMS, permits, inspections, quality records and progress reports.
• Support planning, programme updates, client meetings and handovers.
• Monitor progress and help ensure projects remain on programme.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout project delivery.

Experience required

• Previous Site Manager, Project Engineer or comparable experience within M\&E, utilities or civil engineering.
• Water/wastewater experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Health &\& Safety legislation, CDM and safe systems of work.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel between different project locations.
• SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card are desirable.
• Experience of RAMS, permits-to-work and Inspection &\& Test Plans is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be beneficial.
• First Aid at Work, EUSR Water Hygiene, IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.