At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major water infrastructure projects and manage all M&E elements.
- Company: Join a top-ranked civil engineering team in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Competitive pension, private medical cover, life assurance, and professional development.
- Other info: Stable organisation with opportunities for technical development and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of water infrastructure with real impact and career growth.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in water projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Join one of Northern Ireland's top-ranked civil engineering teams and take the lead on major water infrastructure projects shaping the region's future.
We're recruiting for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading Civil Engineering team delivering major water infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland & further afield. Ideal for someone with a main contractor background and experience of water or wastewater schemes.
- Manage all M&E elements across live civil engineering projects and tenders on NI water frameworks.
- Work closely with designers and subcontractors to develop programmes and track design, procurement, installation and commissioning progress.
- Identify project risks early and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, tender teams and project teams to ensure design and delivery align with expectations.
- Provide site supervision, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
- Support monitoring and performance of MEICA contractors.
- Coordinate temporary M&E services and contribute to construction methodologies.
- Support procurement activities for materials and subcontractors.
- Prepare handover documentation including ITPs, commissioning plans, O&M content and asset returns.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across project delivery.
Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HND/HNC/trade considered).
Experience working on water utility or wastewater infrastructure projects.
Strong technical understanding of M&E in industrial or water applications.
Good awareness of construction processes with a focus on buildability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Electrical/ICA supervisory experience in water/wastewater.
Experience coordinating M&E subcontractors on civil engineering projects.
Awareness of commercial contract forms.
This role offers the chance to join one of Northern Ireland's top-ranked construction and civil engineering contractors, consistently recognised as the No.1 contractor in NI. You'll be part of a respected, stable organisation delivering major long-term water frameworks, with real opportunities for progression, technical development and impact. You'll also benefit from a strong package including:
- Competitive pension scheme
- Subsidised private medical cover
- Life assurance
- Company Van
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Professional development
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