M&E Project Engineer

Position: M&E Project Engineer
Location:

Warrington, Northwest

Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Competitive + benefits

Start Date:

ASAP

We’re looking for an experienced M&E Project Engineer to join our growing team and support the successful delivery of water industry projects across the UK. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers throughout the full project lifecycle — from design and build through to commissioning.

This role offers a varied working environment, combining site visits, office-based tasks, and home working. You’ll play a key part in ensuring Health & Safety compliance, managing EICA activities on site, and supporting the delivery of high quality engineering solutions.

What will your day look like…

Assist in managing engineering activities across design, build, and commissioning phases.
                       
Provide progress updates to the Project Manager against programme and budget.
                       
Review and contribute to method statements, risk assessments, and technical documenta-tion.
                       
Prepare EICA subcontractor scope documents and ensure materials are correctly specified and procured.
                       
Produce and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) aligned with company and project standards.
                       
Support site teams to ensure timely engineering decisions and minimise rework.
                       
Attend site regularly to oversee M&E installation, commissioning activities, and operational support tasks.

About you…

Proven experience in EICA project delivery within the water treatment industry.
                       
Strong understanding of:

Control systems (PLC, MCC)

Manual and actuated valve

Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, quality)
                       
Ancillary equipment: screens, pumps, mixers, dosing systems, tanks, vessels, pressure filters, surge systems
                       
Awareness of DWI, WIMES, and WRAS standards.
                       
Knowledge of water treatment processes, water movement, and chemical dosing.

What’s in it for you…

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
                       
Company Car/Allowance
                       
Company pension scheme
                       
Life assurance
                       
Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
                       
Avove Discount Scheme
                       
Family friendly policies
                       
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
                       
Financial wellbeing programme
                       
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
                       
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career