Operations - M&E Project Engineer

Avove; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

A selection of lifestyle benefit opts

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program for health

Volunteering days in the community

Charity matched giving

Rewards for professional qualificatio…

Job summary

Avove in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Engineer to join our delivery team. You will support design, build, and commissioning phases, working with Project and Site Managers to meet programmes and budgets. The role requires familiarity with MEICA, water and wastewater processes, control systems, and hydraulic/pumping knowledge.

Proficiency in MS Project, Word and Excel is beneficial. We offer training and a range of flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with MEICA projects from design or delivery background.
• Process knowledge in Water/Wastewater treatment and process control.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems and pressure management.
• Experience coordinating with project teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in engineering activities and progress tracking.
• Ensure correct material specifications, procurement, and schedules.
• Provide on-site support to resolve issues and support quality and safety.
• Assist with procurement, H&S documentation and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and HSQE requirements.
• Prepare project documentation including RAMS, SWPs, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors on H&S audits and inspections.
• Support site activities to maintain programme and QA/ITP compliance.
• Apply basic NEC contract knowledge and contribute to quality planning.

Skills

MEICA project familiarity

Water/Wastewater process knowledge

Control systems & instrumentation

Hydraulic/pumping systems knowledge

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role:

Due to continued contract growth, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our delivery team. You will support the design, build, and commissioning phases of projects, working closely with Project and Site Managers to ensure programmes and budgets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in managing engineering activities and monitoring progress against the project plan.
• Ensure correct material specifications, timely procurement, and maintain material schedules.
• Provide on-site support to resolve engineering issues and support quality and safety support.
• Assist with procurement, H&S documentation and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, company standards, and HSQE requirements.
• Prepare project documentation including procurement schedules, RAMS, SWPs, with input into programmes and Forecasting
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors on H&S audits and inspections.
• Support site activities to maintain programme and QA/ITP compliance.
• Apply basic NEC contract knowledge (time, cost, EWNs) and contribute to quality planning.

Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity of MEICA projects from a design or delivery background.
• Process knowledge in Water Treatment and/or Waste Treatment, and process control knowledge.
• Familiarity of control systems, manual and actuated valves, instrumentation and quality instrumentation.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems, pumping systems and pressure systems.
• Proficiency in MS Project for creating detailed programmes and cost build-ups.
• Good experience in using MS Word, Excel and Project.

What’s it in for you:

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us:

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.

We are an equal opportunities employer:

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.