M&E Engineer - Molesworth in Alconbury

As an M&E Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective and timely delivery of contractual obligations while maintaining compliance with JSP375. You will be responsible for assessing the competence of skilled personnel, producing high‑quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and providing technical support to site teams, supply chain partners, and end users. Your expertise will be vital in supporting project work, reducing corrective actions, and identifying opportunities to help the MoD achieve its carbon reduction targets.

This role also involves providing professional advice on MOD Safe Systems of Work, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring that maintenance and operational procedures meet the highest standards. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, supporting projects, and advising on any deficiencies that could impact estate safety and compliance. Collaboration is key in this role—you will build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless operational delivery. You’ll also provide supervision, assessment, and coaching to Skilled Persons, ensuring they are fully trained and operating safely within regulations.

To succeed in this role, you must be a fully qualified Electrical Engineer and ideally hold AP tickets in Electrical or Mechanical, though we can provide training if necessary. You should have significant practical experience with Safe Systems of Work, particularly in the management and operational delivery of JSP375. You should be confident in problem‑solving, decision‑making, and working independently across multiple sites. Experience in supervising site operations, resource management, and staff leadership is essential. A full UK driving licence is required, as you will be expected to travel across sites and participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota when necessary.

Salary £42,000‑£45,000 plus Company car/Car allowance – top end of salary banding is for candidates who already hold AP tickets. 6% employee matched pension contribution, 25 days annual leave, Company car/car allowance, Single private medical cover, Career progression and nationally recognised qualifications.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process. Location: RAF Molesworth to also cover RAF Alconbury.