MARCH
Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
Bury St Edmunds
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Bury St Edmunds. As Project Engineer, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of mechanical and electrical installation activities on site. Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients, designers, and subcontractors, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within specification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise all on-site electrical and/or mechanical works, including installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Monitor project progress against plans, specifications, programmes, and milestones.
- Coordinate the timely procurement of materials and plant to ensure works can be completed efficiently.
- Manage and oversee the activities of MARCH operatives, tradespeople, and subcontractors.
- Provide technical support, guidance, and mentoring to site teams.
- Ensure all works comply with relevant specifications, regulations, standards, and industry best practice.
- Conduct regular quality and safety inspections to maintain high standards across the project.
- Promote and uphold a strong health and safety culture, carrying out risk assessments and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Report and address safety concerns, incidents, and near misses promptly.
- Collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, clients, designers, and other MEP disciplines.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to the wider MARCH management team.
- Attend and lead site reviews with clients, customers, and design teams where appropriate.
- Support audits and reporting requirements in line with contractual obligations.
- Maintain accurate records relating to labour, materials, progress, and programme delivery.
- Produce programme droplines and progress updates against key project milestones.
- Prepare and submit regular progress reports, including identifying blockers, risks, and Early Warning Notices (EWNs).
- Develop and issue rolling two-week lookahead programmes.
- Maintain and update red-line drawings to support the production of accurate as-built documentation.
- Review, approve, and sign off weekly operative timesheets.
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Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:
- ONC, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in an electrical or mechanical supervisory role within an MEP, infrastructure, or construction environment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems, installations, and associated equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, including BS Standards and other applicable codes.
- Excellent leadership, planning, and coordination skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional, customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
- Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
- SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, or other relevant health and safety qualifications.
- Experience delivering projects within highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments.
- Ability to work on construction sites and in outdoor environments when required.
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What we offer
- Competitive salary, above market rates
- A permanent full-time position
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways
- A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
- Access to world-leading employee flex benefits portal, buy and sell holiday, increase pension contributions, and more!
About Us
We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.
Why March?
Progress is People.
MARCH has ambitious plans, and central to our future growth is attracting, developing, and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.
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