Project Engineer - Mechanical and Electrical

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Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years

Location: City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR

Join Bristol City Council’s Corporate Estate team as a Project Engineer and take charge of our city‑wide decarbonisation and electric‑vehicle charging programmes in partnership with Bristol City Leap and Ameresco. From initial feasibility studies and AutoCAD design through procurement, site surveys, installation and commissioning, you’ll own every stage of low‑carbon heating upgrades and home, depot, and public charging rollouts—always ensuring safety, budget control and technical compliance.

In this role you’ll plan and monitor multiple projects end‑to‑end. You’ll review drawings and specifications, raise orders, certify payments and maintain project records. Regular site visits will see you inspecting work in progress, troubleshooting issues, and upholding CDM, health and safety and quality‑assurance standards. You’ll also prepare and present clear reports to committees, maintain asset databases, and embed lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across our capital programmes.

You’re an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical or electrical project delivery. You’ve led complex capital programmes, balancing technical detail with strategic oversight, and you’re confident managing contractors and stakeholders to achieve high‑quality outcomes.

Your qualifications include a degree or HND in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering from a University/College, and you’re likely a member of a UK professional body. You understand the intricacies of UK Health and Safety legislation, including CDM regulations, and you’re comfortable navigating the legal and practical aspects of construction site safety.

You’re technically proficient—able to prepare and review AutoCAD drawings, specifications, and feasibility studies—and you bring a thoughtful, analytical approach to problem‑solving. You’re familiar with project management methodologies like Prince2 and can plan, monitor, and report on progress with clarity and precision.

Communication is one of your strengths. Whether you’re presenting to committees, liaising with contractors, or engaging with internal teams, you know how to tailor your message and build trust. You’re also committed to continuous learning, keeping up with industry standards, sustainable technologies, and innovations in low‑carbon design.

A full UK driving licence is essential, as you’ll be travelling across Bristol to oversee installations and inspections.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

Interviews to take place in Bristol on 6th and/or 7th November 2025.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Gary Goodwin, Technical Services Manager .

Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role.

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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No agencies please.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

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