M&E Engineer

Join Our Team as a Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineer! Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineer to become a vital part of our United Utilities Water Framework team in the beautiful North West.
Location & Hours Location: North West
Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available-just let us know when we chat!)
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation works across various water and wastewater assets. You'll be at the heart of coordinating:
Design, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities
Collaboration with our Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Site Management, and other key stakeholders
Ensuring safe, compliant, and right-first-time delivery

Your Responsibilities As a Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineer, your day-to-day tasks will include:
Coordinating mechanical and electrical work packages, including pumps, valves, pipework, MCCs, LV distribution, drives, instrumentation, and control systems
Reviewing design information, specifications, and technical submissions for compliance
Supporting procurement and package management, resolving technical queries with designers and subcontractors
Producing and coordinating RAMS, permits, inspection and test plans, commissioning packs, and handover records
Monitoring installation progress, quality, safety, and assisting with testing and commissioning activities

You have experience delivering mechanical and/or electrical works on capital projects, ideally in the UK water sector or utilities
You possess a strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
You can confidently read and coordinate technical drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules
You hold a minimum HNC/HND, degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering, along with a CSCS card
You're proactive, organized, safety-conscious, and have excellent interpersonal skills

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, so even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us!
Rewards and Benefits We're proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!
Diversity and Inclusion Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We're committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
We can't wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!