Project Engineer - Construction/ M&E

CBSbutler Ltd.; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK manufacturing company is looking for a Project Engineer to join their Future Factory team in Kidderminster. This role involves coordinating Mechanical & Electrical and construction projects, supporting daily operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in construction or M&E engineering and be proficient in Microsoft Project. Competitive salary between £32,000 and £42,000.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in construction or M&E engineering required.
• Highly organized and solution-oriented individual needed.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily running of M&E and construction activities.
• Maintain project cost and scheduling documentation.
• Monitor timelines and adapt to mitigate risks.
• Develop safety documentation per HSE directives.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Participate in site progress and budget meetings.
• Liaise with contractors for smooth project delivery.

Skills

Construction methodology knowledge

Engineering and schematic drawings interpretation

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Engineer - Construction/ M&E
Kidderminster
£32,000 - £42,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join a modernisation programme at a major UK manufacturing site. This role sits within the Future Factory team and supports the planning and delivery of complex Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and construction-based projects. You'll play a key part in coordinating with stakeholders and subcontractors to ensure that quality, cost, timing, and safety targets are met.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in construction or M&E engineering, who is highly organised, solution-oriented, and confident working across multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Accountabilities -

+ Support the daily running of M&E and construction activities under the guidance of the Site Modernisation Manager.

+ Maintain master documentation for project cost and scheduling, in collaboration with Project Managers and subcontractors.

+ Monitor and adapt timelines to mitigate risks or delays.

+ Develop safety documentation to comply with HSE directives.

+ Interpret technical drawings (mechanical, electrical, schematic, and construction).

+ Participate in meetings related to site progress, engineering decisions, safety, and budget.

+ Liaise with external contractors and internal support functions to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills and knowledge required -

+ Sound knowledge of construction methodology and M&E installation.

+ Proven ability to read and interpret engineering and schematic drawings.

+ Strong communication and coordination skills with both internal teams and contractors.

+ Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Project.