M&E Project Engineer

Location: Bristol
Sector: Engineering / Water & Utilities
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role
Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is expanding its Engineering and Sustainable Delivery department. As part of this growth, they are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and motivated M&E Project Engineer to join their project delivery team in Bristol.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive in-house engineering team, working on major MEICA projects at the Avonmouth Water Recycling Centre. You'll play a vital role in bridging the gap between design and delivery, ensuring projects are fit for purpose while driving innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
As an M&E Project Engineer, you will:

Support M&E Project Managers with the engineering, management, and delivery of projects.
Act as the key technical point of contact for mechanical and electrical engineering, including aspects of DSEAR and construction.
Provide engineering and constructability input throughout design and construction phases.
Challenge established thinking to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-efficient solutions.
Review design information to ensure compliance with standards and procurement rules.
Provide on-site engineering support during construction and project close-out.
Lead on sustainable procurement of mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring value for money and programme compliance.
Assist with technical elements of contracts, subcontracts, and supplier engagement.
Review technical validity of estimates and forecasts.
Coordinate site surveys and visits to support accurate design delivery.
Contribute to project documentation, including O&M manuals and completion records. About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

Proven experience delivering projects/programmes as an M&E Project Engineer or similar.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of contracts and procurement.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.
A passion for innovative engineering solutions and sustainable delivery. Desirable experience/qualifications:

Background in the water industry.
Knowledge of CDM and DSEAR/CompEx.
HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
Professional registration (or working towards it). What's on Offer
Our client values their people and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.
25 days' holiday (rising to 28 with service) plus options to buy/sell leave.
Healthcare package with claim-back options.
Life assurance up to 8x salary.
Electric car scheme (subject to conditions).
Cashback and discounts from 3,000+ retailers.
One paid volunteering day per year.
Enhanced family leave and pay.
Health and wellbeing support, including mental health first aiders.
£1,000 referral bonus for recommending new colleagues