Job Description
M&E Manager - Water
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced M&E professional to take ownership of a major portfolio of MEICA projects, driving strategy, delivery, and performance across multiple sites.
You'll play a key leadership role, shaping how projects are delivered from concept through to completion-overseeing procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover, while influencing standards, innovation, and best practice across the business.
If you're someone who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges, and making a real impact across a programme of works, this role offers both autonomy and visibility at a senior level.
What You'll Be Doing
Driving Strategy & Delivery
Lead the development and execution of M&E delivery strategies across a portfolio of projects
Shape procurement approaches and manage key subcontractor frameworks
Oversee full project lifecycle delivery, ensuring excellence in cost, programme, quality, and HSE
Champion innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across projects
Leading High-Performing Teams
Build, manage, and develop MEICA delivery teams across multiple sites
Identify resource needs and ensure projects are effectively staffed
Drive performance, accountability, and professional development
Health, Safety & Quality Leadership
Promote a strong HSEQ culture across all projects
Ensure best-in-class safety and quality standards are embedded and consistently delivered
Lead by example in driving compliance and continuous improvement
Stakeholder & Collaboration Focus
Work closely with Contracts Managers, design teams, and commercial teams to deliver successful outcomes
Act as a key interface with client project and operational teams
Manage escalations and resolve complex site challenges
Commercial & Programme Control
Take ownership of cost and programme performance across the portfolio
Lead monthly project reviews and reporting
Monitor KPIs and drive delivery against targets
Support procurement decisions and risk management strategies
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Capture lessons learned and implement improvements across future projects
Drive value engineering and smarter ways of working
Support innovation and identify opportunities for enhanced delivery
Who You'll Work With
You'll collaborate across a wide network, including:
Internal teams such as Procurement, Design, Commercial, Planning, and Finance
External stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and partner organisations
What You'll Bring
Essential
HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
Proven experience (10+ years) delivering MEICA projects
SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
Strong leadership and team management capability
Desirable
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Chartered status (or working towards)
Leadership or project management qualifications
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
Proven project and programme management expertise
Commercial awareness and financial control
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
A proactive, problem-solving mindset
Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams
Why Apply?
Opportunity to lead high-profile, multi-project portfolios
Significant influence over strategy, delivery, and innovation
Work within a collaborative environment with strong cross-functional support
Clear scope to make a real impact and drive continuous improvement
Additional Information
This role offers the chance to take on a visible leadership position, shaping delivery standards and building high-performing teams across a complex portfolio of works.
Please note: this role is not exhaustive, and responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs.
