Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E) – Capital Maintenance / Water Infrastructure

Breagh Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Experience across water infrastructure

Career progression

Job summary

Engineering Consultancy specialising in Water Infrastructure in Ireland seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E) to support capital maintenance and upgrade projects in Co Westmeath. You will assist with site supervision, inspections, and contractor coordination within a busy project environment.

The role focuses on mechanical and electrical capital maintenance across water infrastructure, requiring hands-on experience with drawings, safety standards, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience supervising M&E construction projects is essential.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater infrastructure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer with supervision of mechanical and electrical works.
• Carry out site inspections and monitor installation quality.
• Coordinate contractors and M&E subcontractors on site.
• Monitor progress against programme and specifications.
• Review technical drawings and installation documentation.
• Maintain daily site records and inspection reports.
• Support health and safety compliance across construction activities.
• Identify defects and potential delays; assist with testing and commissioning.

Skills

Site supervision

M&E installations

Reading drawings

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E) – Capital Maintenance / Water Infrastructure (BH-4173-1)

Location County Westmeath, Ireland Sector Engineering Salary 60,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E) – Capital Maintenance / Water Infrastructure

Location: Co Westmeath

Company: Engineering Consultancy specialising in Water Infrastructure

Salary: Up to €60,000 DOE

The Company

An engineering consultancy operating across Ireland's water and wastewater infrastructure sector is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E) to support capital maintenance projects in Co Westmeath.

The consultancy works with public and private sector clients, providing engineering design, construction supervision and project management services across water treatment facilities, wastewater networks and infrastructure upgrade programmes.

The Role: Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E)

The Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E) will support the supervision and delivery of mechanical and electrical capital maintenance works across water and wastewater infrastructure in Co Westmeath.

Working alongside a Resident Engineer and the wider engineering team, you will assist with site inspections, contractor coordination, quality control and progress reporting.

The role will involve monitoring the installation, replacement and refurbishment of mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring works meet the required technical specifications and safety standards.

Must Have Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Practical experience required in mechanical or electrical engineering projects.
• Experience working on construction, infrastructure, utilities or industrial engineering projects.
• Good understanding of M&E installations, technical drawings and site inspection procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in the water or wastewater sector.
• Knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, electrical panels and instrumentation.
• Experience supporting maintenance, refurbishment or upgrade projects.
• Familiarity with Uisce Éireann specifications and construction procedures.
• Experience working within operational facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer with supervision of mechanical and electrical works.
• Carry out site inspections and monitor installation quality.
• Support the coordination of contractors and specialist M&E subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and specifications.
• Assist with reviewing technical drawings and installation documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily site records and inspection reports.
• Support health and safety compliance across construction activities.
• Identify defects, installation issues and potential programme delays.
• Assist with testing, commissioning and equipment handover.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and the wider project delivery team.
• Support snagging, quality inspections and project close-out activities.

About You

You will have a mechanical or electrical engineering background and some practical experience working on construction, infrastructure or industrial engineering projects.

You should have a good understanding of site operations, technical drawings and M&E equipment, with the ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineers.

This position would suit an Assistant Resident Engineer, M&E Site Engineer or Mechanical / Electrical Engineer looking to develop further experience within Ireland's water infrastructure sector.

What's on Offer

Salary: Up to €60,000

Benefits:

• Car allowance
• Experience across water infrastructure capital maintenance projects
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Resident Engineers
• Professional development and career progression
• Further benefits to be confirmed

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to develop your engineering career within Ireland's water and wastewater infrastructure sector.

You will gain practical experience supervising mechanical and electrical maintenance and upgrade works, with exposure to contractor management, technical compliance, commissioning and project delivery.

The position offers a route towards more senior Resident Engineer and M&E construction supervision roles.