Resident MEP Project Engineer

ARM; Molehill Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Resident MEP Project Engineer to support delivery on-site at Stansted Airport. This role involves managing design coordination, contractor submissions, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Candidates should have an HNC or equivalent in a relevant field, proven fit-out project experience, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position is fixed-term through August 2026, with a rate of £50/hr inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fit-out projects, ideally within aviation, transport, or similarly complex environments.
• Willingness to work on-site at Stansted Airport up to three days per week.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from design stage through to site implementation.
• Manage and coordinate contractor drawing submissions and reviews.
• Lead design management activities to align with project requirements.

Skills

Design coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Document control systems

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services

Job description

Overview

Resident MEP Project Engineer – Location: Stansted Airport. Contract: Fixed-term (31/08/26) | Hours: 40 per week (minimum 3 days on site) | Rate: £50/hr (inside IR35).

Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Resident MEP Project Engineers to support the delivery of multiple fit-out and infrastructure projects from design through to on-site execution. The role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, operational environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered to time, quality, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from design stage through to site implementation.
• Manage and coordinate contractor drawing submissions and SME reviews via document control systems such as Aconex.
• Track and ensure timely close-out of design comments.
• Lead design management activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Review and respond to technical queries relating to contractor designs.
• Collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders to maintain momentum and quality.

Qualifications / Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services or related discipline.
• Proven experience in fit-out projects, ideally within aviation, transport, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and document control systems.
• Ability to manage technical reviews and resolve design-related queries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to be based on-site at Stansted Airport up to three days per week.
• We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks to ensure you can access the site as needed.
• For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change