Technical Project Engineer - Construction & M&E

ZipRecruiter; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK manufacturing company is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to support M&E and construction projects at their Kidderminster site. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders and subcontractors to meet quality, cost, and safety targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction or M&E engineering, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work across various teams. Competitive salary between £36,000 and £42,000 with excellent benefits included.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in construction or M&E engineering.
• Highly organised and solution-oriented.
• Confident working across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of M&E and construction activities.
• Maintain master documentation for project cost and scheduling.
• Monitor timelines to mitigate risks or delays.
• Develop safety documentation to comply with HSE directives.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Liaise with contractors and internal support functions.

Skills

Construction methodology knowledge

Interpreting engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Intermediate Microsoft Project proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Technical Project Engineer – Construction & M&E

• Kidderminster (adhoc Hybrid)
• £36,000 - £42,000 + excellent bens.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Engineer 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.

Key Accountabilities – Technical Project Engineer – Construction & M&E

• 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 – Technical Project Engineer – Construction & M&E

• 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.