M&E Project Engineer

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have proven experience as a Project Engineer? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our YTL Construction UK (Infrastructure) team as an M&E Project Engineer, responsible for the delivery of M&E treatment installations in both potable and wastewater environments. We are welcoming applicants for a position in the South East of the region, with the ideal candidate being based in or near the Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Bournemouth or Dorchester areas.

As the M&E Project Engineer you will work as part of our in‑house engineering and construction teams and assist in the engineering, management and delivery of M&E projects in the South East of the region. Your primary duty will be to work closely with the M&E Project Managers to ensure that projects deliver the engineering requirements of the business and are fit for purpose, while also introducing your engineering innovation to help us deliver projects more effectively and more efficiently.

You’ll be the key technical point of contact for mechanical and electrical engineering, including related construction issues on your projects. The role is crucial for providing the link between design and delivery and will involve office and site‑based working. Liaising with other internal delivery, commercial and operational teams will also be a key aspect of the role.

• Providing engineering and constructability advice and input throughout the design and construction phases of projects
• Challenging established thinking to drive innovative, sustainable solutions that can deliver savings to the business with minimal compromise to the quality of engineering
• Reviewing design information to ensure suitability and compliance with company design standards and procurement rules
• Providing on‑site engineering support to the site installation teams during construction and close out to continue delivering savings and high‑quality installs
• Managing the sustainable procurement of mechanical and electrical equipment required for construction projects, in line with cost and programme targets, ensuring compliance with company procurement rules and achieving best value
• Assisting with preparing the technical elements of contracts and sub‑contracts
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure quality and programme targets are met
• Reviewing the technical validity of estimates and commercial forecasts
• Coordinating site visits and survey work to ensure designs can be completed correctly and efficiently
• Assisting with monitoring progress and reporting to the M&E Project Manager
• Compiling and checking project operation and maintenance manuals, along with other associated project completion documentation

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and passionate M&E Project Engineer with a proven commitment to delivering projects and programmes of work. You will also have a sound technical understanding and confidence in mechanical and electrical engineering, along with a keen desire to continually develop your knowledge further. Ideally, although not essential, you’ll have previous experience of the water industry and have experience working to CDM Regulations.

To be successful, we are looking for a great communicator who can demonstrate creative engineering thinking and make decisions effectively. You will also be comfortable managing your own time and planning your own work, be able to influence at varying levels of the business and have a good commercial awareness with relevant contractual understanding. Ideally, you will be educated to HND/degree level or have the equivalent experience.

Being professionally registered or seeking registration is desirable, with a focus on personal and professional development.

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
• Life assurance of up to eight…