M&E Project Engineer

Due to the continued success of our internal Engineering and Sustainable Delivery department, we are growing and investing in our project delivery teams. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident and motivated M&E Project Engineer to join the Avonmouth team in Bristol. 

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 MEICA projects working at Avonmouth Water Recycling centre. 

Your primary duty will be to work closely with the M&E Project Managers to ensure projects are fit for purpose to deliver the engineering requirements of the business, while introducing your engineering innovation to help us deliver projects more effectively and more efficiently.

You will be the key technical point of contact for mechanical and electrical engineering, including elements of DSEAR and construction issues on your projects. 

The role is crucial for providing the link between design and delivery and will involve office and site-based working. Liaising with other 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 design and construction phases of projects
• 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
• complying with company procurement rules and achieving best value
• assisting with preparing the technical elements of contracts and sub-contracts
• 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 

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and passionate M&E Project Engineer with a proven commitment to delivering projects and programmes of work. 

You will also have a sound technical understanding and confidence in mechanical and electrical engineering along with a keen desire to continually develop your knowledge further. Ideally, although not essential, you'll have previous experience of the water industry and also have experience in CDM and DSEAR/CompEx

To be successful, we are looking for a great communicator, who can demonstrate creative engineering thinking and make decisions effectively. You will be comfortable managing your own time and planning your own work. You will be able to influence at varying levels of the business and have a good commercial awareness with relevant contractual understanding. 

Ideally you will be educated to 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 buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for 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 19,000 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.