Operations - M&E Project Engineer

Avove Limited; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Project Engineer for a hybrid role based in Telford and Derby. The role involves supporting engineering activities and working closely with Project Managers to ensure project deliverables are met. Candidates should be familiar with MEICA projects and possess knowledge in water and waste treatment processes. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a commitment to creating an inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Volunteering days

Rewards for qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in MEICA projects from design or delivery background.
• Knowledge in Water Treatment or Waste Treatment.
• Proficiency with hydraulic and pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in managing engineering activities.
• Maintain material schedules and ensure specifications.
• Provide on-site support and coordinate H&S audits.

Skills

Familiarity of MEICA projects

Process knowledge in Water Treatment

Familiarity of control systems

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Proficiency in MS Project

Experience in MS Word and Excel

Job description

Posted Thursday 18 December 2025 at 01:00

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role:

Due to continued contract growth, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our delivery team. You will support the design, build, and commissioning phases of projects, working closely with Project and Site Managers to ensure programmes and budgets are met.

Location:

This is a hybrid role with offices based out of Derby and Telford.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in managing engineering activities and monitoring progress against the project plan.
• Ensure correct material specifications, timely procurement, and maintain material schedules.
• Provide on-site support to resolve engineering issues and support quality and safety support.
• Assist with procurement, H&S documentation and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, company standards, and HSQE requirements.
• Prepare project documentation including procurement schedules, RAMS, SWPs, with input into programmes and Forecasting
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors on H&S audits and inspections.
• Support site activities to maintain programme and QA/ITP compliance.
• Apply basic NEC contract knowledge (time, cost, EWNs) and contribute to quality planning.

Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity of MEICA projects from a design or delivery background.
• Process knowledge in Water Treatment and/or Waste Treatment, and process control knowledge.
• Familiarity of control systems, manual and actuated valves, instrumentation and quality instrumentation.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems, pumping systems and pressure systems.
• Proficiency in MS Project for creating detailed programmes and cost build-ups.
• Good experience in using MS Word, Excel and Project.

What’s it in for you:

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 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.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us:

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water

We are an equal opportunities employer:

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next:

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion