Project Engineer - M&E / Construction

CBSbutler Ltd.; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Project Engineer - M&E / Construction to support the planning and delivery of complex projects. You will ensure quality, cost, timing, and safety targets are met, working across multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have a strong technical background in construction or M&E engineering and be proficient in Microsoft Project. The role is based at a major UK manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in construction or M&E engineering.
• Highly organized and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support daily running of M&E and construction activities.
• Maintain master documentation for project cost and scheduling.
• Monitor and adapt timelines to mitigate risks or delays.
• Develop safety documentation to comply with HSE directives.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Participate in meetings regarding site progress and budget.
• Liaise with external contractors and internal support.

Skills

Construction methodology knowledge

Ability to interpret engineering and schematic drawings

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills with internal teams and contractors

Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer - M&E / Construction 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 - Project Engineer - M&E / Construction

• 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.