Project Engineer - MEP

Rise Technical Recruitment; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension 12%

33 days holiday

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a skilled Project Engineer - MEP for a major UK infrastructure programme, based in Rickmansworth, with a hybrid pattern (three days on site, two days remote). The role oversees MEP installation across five tunnel shafts, with client-side technical assurance and strong site presence.

Salary up to £71,000 DOE, plus a 12% pension, 33 days holiday and clear progression opportunities; permanent, full-time position offering long-term development within a major

Qualifications

• Strong MEP experience in mechanical, electrical, public health or building services.
• Experience overseeing complex MEP installation, testing and commissioning in live construction environments.
• Rail, tunnelling or major infrastructure experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing client-side technical assurance across major MEP works
• Overseeing MEP installation across five tunnel shafts
• Reviewing works against approved designs, specifications and standards
• Identifying technical issues, defects and non-compliance
• Supporting inspections, testing and commissioning activities
• Collaborating with contractors and design teams to resolve site issues
• Reviewing drawings, technical submissions and engineering evidence
• Long-term progression within a major infrastructure programme

Skills

MEP engineering

Project engineering

Contractor liaison

Job description

Project Engineer - MEP

Rickmansworth / West London

Hybrid working - typically three days on site and two days from home or another office

Up to £71,000 DOE + 12% Pension, 33 Days Holiday + Progression

Full-time / Permanent

Are you an MEP Project Engineer, Field Engineer or M&E Engineer with experience overseeing complex installation, testing and commissioning works?

This is an opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure programme as it moves from completed civil engineering works into a significant phase of MEP installation across five tunnel shafts.

You will provide client-side technical and construction assurance, with a strong site presence reviewing installation quality, checking works against approved designs and supporting testing and commissioning activities.

Working closely with contractors, designers and technical specialists, you will help identify and resolve engineering issues while ensuring works meet the required technical, quality and assurance standards.

The Role:

• Providing client-side technical assurance across major MEP works
• Overseeing MEP installation across five tunnel shafts
• Reviewing works against approved designs, specifications and standards
• Identifying technical issues, defects and non-compliance
• Supporting inspections, testing and commissioning activities
• Working with contractors and engineering teams to resolve site issues
• Supporting NEC Supervisor and construction assurance responsibilities
• Reviewing drawings, technical submissions and engineering evidence
• Permanent position with long-term progression across a major infrastructure programme

The Person:

• Strong MEP experience across mechanical, electrical, public health or building services
• Experience overseeing complex MEP installation, testing and commissioning within a live construction environment
• Previous experience within rail, tunnelling or similarly complex major infrastructure

Strong understanding of construction and technical assurance

Confident reviewing works and challenging contractors where required

Experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, MEP Engineer or similar

Able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical requirements

NEC Supervisor experience or knowledge would be beneficial

Experience within major rail, tunnelling or station environments would be advantageous

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates