M&E Project Engineer

Posted 24 October 2025
Salary £350 per day
LocationPeterborough
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration9 Months
Discipline Water Civils and M&E
ReferenceJO0000062109

Job description

M&E Project Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Rate : £350 per day
Duration : 6 -9 months
Industry: Water/Wastewater

We are assisting our client, a leading organisation in the water sector, with the appointment of an M&E Project Engineer to support MEICA project delivery at a major water recycling facility in Huntington, Peterborough This role sits within an in-house engineering team and links design with on-site delivery, working closely with project managers, commercial and operational stakeholders.
 
Key responsibilities
·Provide engineering and build ability input across design, procurement and construction phases
·Act as the technical point of contact for mechanical and electrical matters, including DSEAR considerations
·Review designs for suitability, safety, sustainability and value for money, ensuring compliance with internal standards and procurement rules
·Support site installation teams during construction and handover to secure quality outcomes and efficiencies
·Lead sustainable procurement of M&E equipment against cost and programme targets
·Contribute to technical content for contracts and subcontracts and liaise with suppliers to meet quality and schedule
·Check the technical validity of estimates and commercial forecasts
·Plan and coordinate site surveys and visits to enable accurate design delivery
·Monitor progress, risks and reporting to the Project Manager
·Compile and verify O&M manuals and completion documentation
About you
·Enthusiastic engineer with a solid grounding in mechanical and electrical principles and a desire to keep learning
·Strong communicator, comfortable challenging and proposing better ways of working
·Well organised with the ability to plan your own workload
·Commercially aware with an understanding of contractual frameworks
Desired experience
·3+ years experience in the Water or wastewater industry
·any Engineering/technical bias with exposure to Mechancial & Electrical Works
Qualifications
·HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
·Professional registration or active progress towards it is desirable
To apply, please send your CV to : Jason.miguel@carringtonwest.com