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