Trainee M&E Engineer
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Suffolk, Suffolk, IP1 1AA |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 454365120_1773414750 |
Summary
Trainee M&E Engineer
Opportunity for a Trainee M&E engineer to work for a multi-billion turnover construction and development business with a turnover more than £1 Billion. This is an exciting new role due to additional workload secured on one of their major projects.
About the role of Trainee M&E Engineer
As Trainee M&E Engineer it will be site based in Suffolk working on a mixture of live and upcoming phases. For this project, our client has a series of contracts ranging from a major multiphase accommodation scheme consisting of 16 blocks of residential, leisure facilities, cafes and infrastructure works. As well as this, our client has a series of £10 - £40 Million education, healthcare and commercial offices.
For this role, our client is looking for a Trainee M&E engineer to be based in Suffolk for at least a period of 3-4 years with further pipeline and new projects being secured with the existing client. You will be working reporting into the Senior M&E Engineer and responsible for but not limited to; Assist with mechanical & electrical systems, overseeing installation of systems like electrical wiring and power systems and more, support design coordination, complete site inspections and monitor progress.
Responsibilities for Trainee M&E Engineer
- Support Installation of M&E Systems
- Review drawings & technical designs
- Site monitoring & Inspections
- Assist with projects coordination
- Supporting testing and commissioning
Requirements for Trainee M&E Engineer
- Degree qualified
- Commutable distance to Suffolk
- Relevant work experience
- Basic knowledge of building services
- Good organisation and problem-solving skills
What we offer for Trainee M&E Engineer
- As the company continues to expand and start new high value projects, this is a great opportunity for a Trainee M&E Engineer to come in and establish themselves and progress up. As a business they are financially strong and have numerous opportunities for development and fast track progression.
- The business has a great name in the industry and a solid reputation making them a very sought after company to work for with good core values and a dynamic existing stable team.
- This is a great opportunity to join a business that has good support and structure in place for their employees. Our client is known for investing in their commercial teams with a clear development plan and mentors that promote RICS Chartership.
- With a strong land bank and some key relationships in place, our client is in a strong position with a portfolio of schemes across multiple sectors.
- Competitive Basic Salary
- Car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Opportunity to grow and progress.
If you want to hear more about this Trainee M&E Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arabella Thorne in our London Office on 07542024970.