Project Engineer M&E/ Building Services

Matchtech; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (M&E / Building Services) for part-time support on major rail projects in York. The role involves reviewing design documentation, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to deliver key infrastructure outcomes as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within the rail sector (M&E / Building Services).
• Strong knowledge of rail engineering standards and practices, particularly for stations, depots, or operational buildings.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating M&E design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess M&E / Building Services design documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and project managers to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Conduct site visits to review installations and interface with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Engineering

M&E / Building Services

Rail Engineering Standards

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Report Writing

Design Assurance

Education

Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership

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25.06.2025

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Job summary

Looking for a experienced Rail Project Engineer (M&E / Building Services) to support a major consultancy, working on TRU. 3 days per week, York primary location.

Depot/ Station experience key.

ASAP start, 6+ month contract.

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Job Title: Project Engineer (M&E / Building Services) - Rail
Location: York (with potential site visits)
Employment Type: Part-Time (3 days/week)
Sector: Rail / Building Services
Projects: Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (M&E / Building Services) to support the delivery of key rail infrastructure projects as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme. This is a part-time role (3 days per week), shared across 2-3 projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in reviewing and coordinating designs, ensuring compliance and engineering quality across M&E systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and assess M&E / Building Services design documentation for compliance with project requirements and standards

Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and project managers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of engineering outputs

Support the development and integration of engineering solutions aligned with railway infrastructure standards

Conduct site visits as needed to review installations and interface with stakeholders

Ensure engineering assurance and manage technical risks across multiple concurrent projects

Provide input into project planning, delivery, and progress reporting

Liaise with Network Rail and TRU stakeholders to ensure alignment with wider programme goals

Proven experience as a Project Engineer within the rail sector (M&E / Building Services)

Strong knowledge of rail engineering standards and practices, particularly for stations, depots, or operational buildings

Experience reviewing and coordinating M&E design deliverables

Ability to manage and prioritise workloads across multiple projects

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Competent in technical report writing and design assurance processes

Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership

Additional Information:

The role is York-based, with a mix of office and potential site presence

3 days per week (flexibility can be discussed)

Immediate or near-immediate start preferred

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