A leading company in the Facilities Management sector is seeking a dedicated
M&E Engineer to oversee operations across a vital defense cluster. Because these sites sit within the Norfolk and Cambridgeshire region, making this an incredible gateway for an experienced commercial engineer to break into the defense sector, or for an established defense professional to take the next step into an developmental pathway.
The Role As the M&E Engineer, you ll:
- Drive Senior Technical Delivery: Ensure the highly effective, timely delivery of contractual maintenance obligations across multiple defence estates.
- Author Risk & Compliance Documents: Produce precise, high-quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to support site teams, supply chain partners, and end users.
- Oversee Safe Systems of Work: Provide professional technical advice on MoD Safe Systems of Work, advising the Senior Management Team on any estate deficiencies that could impact compliance.
- Supervise & Mentor Personnel: Actively supervise, assess, and coach site teams and skilled persons, ensuring they are fully trained, operating safely within regulations, and driving a "first-time fix" culture.
- Support Sustainability & Projects: Assist the MoD in identifying and executing carbon reduction targets while providing key technical advice on regional lifecycle and building services project works.
You To be successful in the role of M&E Engineer, you ll bring:
- Senior Engineering Background: Proven experience as a senior engineer with clear supervisory, resource management, or staff leadership experience.
- Technical Qualification: A formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred, though strong multi-skilled or electrical backgrounds with heavy mechanical exposure will be considered.
- AP Ambition (No Tickets Needed): While holding active Mechanical or Electrical Authorised Person (AP) tickets is a bonus, it is not essential. The business is fully prepared to fund and put the right candidate through all necessary AP training and qualifications.
- Logistics & Security: A full UK driving license to cover this mobile portfolio (company car/allowance provided) and the willingness to participate in a rare out-of-hours on-call rota. The ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance is a strict condition of employment.
What's in it for you? This leading facilities firm is celebrated for its commitment to defense sector innovation and safety, guaranteeing a highly stable, supportive working environment with a robust team culture.
This permanent position offers:
- A competitive basic salary of up to £44,000 per year (dependent on experience).
- A Company Car or cash Car Allowance.
- Standard, family-friendly working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (with rare out-of-hours callouts).
- A 6% employee-matched pension contribution and 25 days annual leave.
- Fully funded, single Private Medical Cover.
- Clear pathways for career progression alongside fully funded, nationally recognized technical qualifications.
Apply Now! To apply for the position of M&E Engineer, click Apply Now and send your CV directly to
Brandon Turland. Interviews are taking place right now, so don t miss your opportunity to take ownership of this vital defense asset role!