M&E Technical Officer

M&E Technical Officer

Location: Erbil, Iraq
Work Pattern: 12 weeks on / 3 weeks off

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This role involves managing mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and delivering high-quality results across multiple sites. You will oversee contracts, designs, and specifications for M&E works, manage project risks, and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders.

• Develop and manage contracts, designs, and specifications for M&E projects.
• Ensure installation works comply with industry standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Lead project delivery, with responsibility for HSE and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Oversee quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) matters.
• Manage ordered works design and delivery on Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites in Iraq, Oman, UAE, and Bahrain.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure safety, quality, and value for money.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, including investigating defects and overseeing repairs.
• Manage personnel, equipment, and resources for allocated tasks.
• Prepare cost estimates within contracted timescales.

• Experience preparing option studies and conducting technical inspections.
• Expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, including electrical system surveys.
• Proficiency in using commercial software for design, planning, and reporting.
• Knowledge of construction health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Ability to produce bills of quantities, materials lists, and design drawings.
• Experience managing site records, as-built drawings, and documentation.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Proven experience in construction site management and M&E project delivery.

• Minimum HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Qualified to 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Valid DE certification in a relevant discipline.
• MOD/DIO Authorised Person appointment in Mechanical or Electrical discipline (JSP 375 Volume 3).
• Valid First Aid certificate (3-day standard).

• Integrity, teamwork, and empowerment are central to your professional approach.
• A commitment to health and safety, ensuring all tasks comply with legislation.
• Strong organisational skills to deliver results to tight deadlines.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a professional with significant experience in M&E project management and construction site operations.

To be considered…
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship so is only accepting applicants with full working rights in the UK.