M&E Site Manager / Project Engineer - Water

M&E Site Manager / Project Engineer - Water

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester / project sites
Contract: 12-month rolling contract
IR35: Outside IR35
Working pattern: Predominantly site-based, with occasional visits to the Bury office
Rate: Up to 450 per day (DOE)

We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager / Project Engineer to manage the delivery of M&E installation packages across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This is a long-term 12-month rolling contract advertised as outside IR35 , suited to someone comfortable combining hands-on site delivery, project engineering, health and safety, coordination and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and project documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with client specifications and project requirements.
• Manage health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Prepare and maintain RAMS, permits, inspections, quality records and progress reports.
• Support planning, programme updates, client meetings and handovers.
• Monitor progress and help ensure projects remain on programme.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout project delivery.

Experience required

• Previous Site Manager, Project Engineer or comparable experience within M&E, utilities or civil engineering .
• Water/wastewater experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, CDM and safe systems of work.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel between different project locations.
• SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card are desirable.
• Experience of RAMS, permits-to-work and Inspection & Test Plans is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be beneficial.
• First Aid at Work, EUSR Water Hygiene, IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.

For experienced M&E professionals looking for a longer-term water sector contract, apply or contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh - .

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