Project Engineer - Mechanical and Electrical

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bristol is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee decarbonisation and electric-vehicle charging projects. The role involves managing all phases from feasibility studies to installation, ensuring compliance with safety and budget requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, experience with project delivery, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Flexible working and flexitime

Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with managing complex capital programmes effectively.
• Understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies like Prince2.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor multiple engineering projects end-to-end.
• Conduct regular site visits for inspections and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and present reports to committees and maintain records.

Skills

Project delivery

AutoCAD proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years. Join Bristol City Council’s Corporate Estate team as a Project Engineer and take charge of our city-wide decarbonisation and electric-vehicle charging programmes in partnership with Bristol City Leap and Ameresco. From initial feasibility studies and AutoCAD design through procurement, site surveys, installation and commissioning, you’ll own every stage of low-carbon heating upgrades and home, depot, and public charging rollouts—always ensuring safety, budget control and technical compliance.

In this role you’ll plan and monitor multiple projects end-to-end. You’ll review drawings and specifications, raise orders, certify payments and maintain project records. Regular site visits will see you inspecting work in progress, troubleshooting issues, and upholding CDM, health and safety and quality-assurance standards. You’ll also prepare and present clear reports to committees, maintain asset databases, and embed lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across our capital programmes.

About You

• You’re an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical or electrical project delivery. You’ve led complex capital programmes, balancing technical detail with strategic oversight, and you’re confident managing contractors and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Your qualifications include a degree or HND in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering from a University/College, and you’re likely a member of a UK professional body. You understand the intricacies of UK Health and Safety legislation, including CDM regulations, and you’re comfortable navigating the legal and practical aspects of construction site safety.
• You’re technically proficient—able to prepare and review AutoCAD drawings, specifications, and feasibility studies—and you bring a thoughtful, analytical approach to problem-solving. You’re familiar with project management methodologies like Prince2 and can plan, monitor, and report on progress with clarity and precision.
• Communication is one of your strengths. Whether you’re presenting to committees, liaising with contractors, or engaging with internal teams, you know how to tailor your message and build trust. You’re also committed to continuous learning, keeping up with industry standards, sustainable technologies, and innovations in low-carbon design.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, as you’ll be travelling across Bristol to oversee installations and inspections.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How to apply

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we may shortlist against the desirable criteria as well, so please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. Please note that previous applicants need not re-apply.

Closing date: 30 October 2025. Interviews to take place in Bristol on 6th and/or 7th November 2025. No agencies please.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Gary Goodwin, Technical Services Manager. Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role. For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees on a fixed term contract, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency this post will be a fixed term contract. We are a Disability Confident employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the process. The personal information section of the application is used confidentially to ensure fair treatment.