M&E Site Manager / Project Engineer - Water in Greater Manchester
Posted by Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd
£350 – £450 a day
Greater Manchester · Contract
M&E Site Manager / Project Engineer - Water
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester / project sitesContract: 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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