M&E Project Manager

Are you a dynamic and talented Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) professional with a strong technical understanding and a passion for delivering high quality, safety critical projects across wastewater and biogas environments?

If you're seeking an opportunity to challenge your skills and make a difference, this could be the career opportunity for you!

What you'll do

You'll take ownership of the engineering, procurement and delivery of complex M&E projects on live Water Recycling Centres, Sludge Treatment Centres and anaerobic digestion facilities.

You will manage projects involving:

• anaerobic digester upgrades and refurbishments
• biogas systems, including gas bags, gas boosters and flare stacks
• gas detection, hazardous-area equipment and ignition prevention systems
• DSEAR compliance work, including management of ATEX inspections and remedials
• sludge treatment processes including pump systems, instrumentation, power and MCC upgrades. 

You'll be required to lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate internal engineering resources, and serve as the main point of contact for contractors, suppliers, commercial colleagues, operational teams and internal stakeholders.

Working core hours Monday to Friday, you will be responsible for ensuring that your projects are delivered safely, technically robust, commercially controlled and delivered in line with processes, procedures and quality standards.

Typical responsibilities include:

• developing project scopes, resourcing and delivery plans
• managing engineering and construction resource requirements
• overseeing electrical engineering deliverables with the in‑house design team
• chairing and attending progress and technical meetings
• driving innovation and sustainable engineering solutions
• managing procurement activities with engineers and the buying team
• managing contracts and sub-contractors in partnership with the commercial team
• monitoring programme, budget, risks and change control
• providing monthly forecasting and commercial reporting
• ensuring lessons learned and benefit reviews are completed
• leading and developing team members, promoting accountability and high performance.

This role will also have management responsibilities. You'll be keen on encouraging personal accountability while providing regular guidance and performance feedback to team members. The ability to lead, manage and communicate with people is a key skill for this role. 

What you'll need

You'll be enthusiastic with a strong background in delivering engineering projects in safety‑critical and DSEAR‑regulated environments.

Essential experience includes:

• DSEAR and CompEx qualifications
• an understanding of hazardous area classifications, zone drawings, and ignition hazard assessments
• experience working on biogas systems or similar process‑gas environments
• technical understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering
• experience working on live industrial process sites (water recycling, water treatment, oil and gas, chemical, food, pharmaceuticals, or similar)
• ability to lead teams, manage contractors and communicate effectively at all levels
• strong commercial awareness, contractual understanding (ideally NEC), and experience with change control
• ability to work safely within permit-to-work and isolation procedures
• CDM experience.

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.
• A car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• 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 Live – 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.