MEP Engineer

JN Bentley; Topsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking an on-site MEP Engineer to contribute across water infrastructure projects. You will help shape mechanical, electrical and process aspects, support commissioning, testing and handover, and work closely with design, construction and client teams on site.

The role offers hands-on delivery, opportunities to develop specialist skills in commissioning strategy, and a pathway to professional chartership within a supportive, career-focused environment.

Qualifications

• ONC/HO NC or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in water sector projects is desirable.
• Strong organisation and fault-finding skills on control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning strategy for MEP systems on water projects.
• Oversee testing, documentation and handover activities.
• Coordinate with design, construction and client teams on site.
• Ensure installations meet standards and safety requirements.

Skills

MEP engineering

On-site experience

HNC/ONC qualification

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Driving licence

Communication

SSSTS/ECS awareness

Education

ONC / HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

As an MEP Engineer you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity. We began our work with South West Water in November 2023 and the workload has grown to £20 million plus on the non-infrastructure water programme.

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical, electrical or process, our MEP engineers are based predominantly on site and play a practical, hands-on role in the successful delivery of projects. As a site based MEP Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical, electrical, and process (MEP) functions on the delivery of a variety of projects across the framework.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to create the commissioning strategy from the ground up, ensuring that the project’s process outputs are produced safely and in accordance with the design, client requirements, regulatory standards, and environmental restrictions.

The role of a MEP engineer includes:

• Hybrid works style offering both hands-on practical work commissioning different instrumentation, drives and processes back to relevant control panels alongside office based collaborative meetings, programme reviews, cost reviews and commissioning strategizing
• Help to integrate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment within the Water sector by bringing mechanical, electrical and/or process skills to practical benefit
• Plan and programme the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design, operational teams and subcontractors to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects
• During the construction phase, duties will include; overseeing subcontractors, ensuring installations meet standards, conducting testing, reviewing assessments, and overseeing electrical safety. Additionally, you will create commissioning plans, testing records, acceptance documents, and training materials
• Contribute towards successful completion and handover of MEP schemes to the client by way of collaborative meetings, completion documentation and plant reliability reviews

What you’ll need:

• ONC / HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering (Suitable equivalent experience will also be considered)
• Mechanical, Electrical or Process experience within the water industry is desirable
• Understand MEP engineering principles and practices across the life cycle of Civil engineering projects
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills to include fault finding on control systems, instrumentation and plant
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work well alongside project team including other MEP Engineers, subcontractors and clients
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
• ECS and SSSTS (Training can be offered to suitable candidate)

What’s in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.