M&E Project Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident and motivated Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Project Engineer to join the Smart Waters team. 

What you'll do 

As the M&E Project Engineer, you will work as part of our in-house Engineering team and assist in the engineering, management and delivery of the Smart Waters project across the Wessex Water region.

Your primary duty will be to work closely with the M&E Project Manager to ensure the project delivers the engineering requirements of the business and is fit for purpose while introducing your engineering innovation to help us deliver effectively and efficiently.

The role is crucial for providing the link between design, delivery and maintenance. It will involve office and site-based working. Liaising with internal delivery teams, commercial teams and operational teams will also be a key aspect of the role.

Some of your day-to-day duties will include:

• providing engineering and constructability advice and input through the design and construction phases of the project
• challenging established thinking to drive innovative, sustainable solutions that can deliver savings to the business with minimal compromise to the quality of engineering
• reviewing design information to ensure suitability and compliance with company design standards and procurement rules
• providing on-site engineering support to the site installation teams during construction and close out to continue delivering savings and high-quality installs
• leading and managing the sustainable procurement of mechanical and electrical equipment required for construction projects, in line with cost and programme targets, ensuring compliance with company procurement rules and achieving best value
• liaising with suppliers to ensure quality and programme targets are met
• reviewing the technical validity of estimates and commercial forecasts
• coordinating site visits and survey work to ensure designs can be completed correctly and efficiently
• assisting with monitoring progress and reporting to the M&E Project Manager
• compilation and checking of project operation and maintenance manuals, along with other associated project completion documentation.

What you'll need 

You will:

• be highly enthusiastic and passionate with a proven commitment to delivering projects and programmes of work
• have a sound technical understanding and confidence in mechanical and electrical engineering, along with a keen desire to continually develop your knowledge further
• have previous experience in the water industry and CDM regulations
• be comfortable managing your own time and planning your own work
• be able to influence at varying levels of the business and have a good commercial awareness with relevant contractual understanding
• be educated to an HND/Degree level, or have the equivalent experience, also professionally registered or seeking registration is desirable, with a focus on personal and professional development.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are 

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: 

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West 
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community 
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors 
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space 
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses. 

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. 

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.