M Group

This four-year engineering development scheme within a major water utility delivery framework focuses on infrastructure lifecycle maintenance and capital project execution, training technicians to deliver Civil and MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) engineering projects while managing client asset changes and contract compliance.Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working?We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards.  We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it?What will you be doing? As our Trainee Project Engineer you'll be working on our Anglian Water Framework Contract in Colchester. As a Trainee Project Engineer, you'll be enabling projects to be delivered to time, cost, specification, client needs and the needs and regulations of other stakeholders. You'll support the Project Team in the delivery of Civil and MEICA work, you will support the capture of asset changes (decommissioning, alteration, creation) in the relevant corporate systems. Raise Early Warning Notices and Change Requests if projects incur delays in time or cost to Contract Management. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong practical/engineering skills and customer facing experience looking for the chance to train within a specialist industry at an expanding company. Do you have the passion to lead projects, driving continuous improvement and delivering innovation towards maintaining the health of our water through Water Recycling treatment or the delivery of clean safe drinking water through the Clean Water treatment process?In this varied role you will both site and office based, leading a range of projects for the client around East Anglia. The role will be heavily client facing so you must be comfortable with this. On top of this you'll receive extensive on the job and external training for you to become an expert within the industry. This role would therefore suit an individual with strong engineering and practical skills with experience in a customer facing role, who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role on exciting projects for an expanding company. Our commitment to you is to provide a staged learning process over 4 years, ensuring you have the skillset to undertake the full Project Engineer role and the tools to continue to develop through your career with us. Supporting in the delivery of Civil and MEICA projects within the Water industry in East Anglia. What you’ll bringHands on engineering backgroundExperience in a customer facing roleEngineering qualification HNC/HNC NVQ or higherHappy for regular travelFull UK Driving LicenceLives a commutable distance to ColchesterWhat’s in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;Contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeRecommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!In addition, this role offers;Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose fromMy Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysDiscretionary bonus schemeAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWe’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWe’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWe’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

Posted 3 days ago

Operating within BGEN (part of M Group Water), this early-career engineering role focuses on creating, reviewing, and verifying low-voltage (LV) electrical designs, industrial power systems, and control assemblies.Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and re imagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.  Where will you be working? At M Group Water we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards.  We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will join BGEN - one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. We support clients in the water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear and food and beverage industries to deliver next generation, value-added engineering solutions What will you be doing?You will monitor projects to keep them on time and on budget, updating commercial files, progress reports, and highlighting risks. You will create and review electrical designs that meet client requirements, standards, and best practice, and carry out technical checks within the LV Engineering team. Working collaboratively, you will help develop shared tools and standards, communicate updates, and support compliance through reviews and audits. You will take part in site surveys, reporting on LV Assemblies, and assist with estimates, proposals, and tenders. You will raise any major commercial or technical risks, contribute actively in engineering and planning meetings, and help strengthen relationships across the business. You will bring strong technical understanding, clear communication, and a positive, solutions‑focused mindset, staying organised, commercially aware, and adaptable while supporting high‑quality engineering delivery. What you'll bring:Academic foundations: GCSEs (C or above), ONC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and working toward HNC/HND.Practical experience: Some hands‑on work with Power Switchgear and Controlgear AssembliesTechnical knowledge: Industrial power and control systems, BS EN 61439‑2, BS EN 60947, BS 7671, protection selectivity, cable sizing, motor control, PLCs, communication networks, earthing, and product conformity requirements.Project and quality awareness: Understanding of project management best practice and ISO9001.Software skills: Confident using AutoCAD or MicroStation/Promis.e and Microsoft 365.Communication strengths: Able to communicate, influence, and negotiate effectively.Competency level: Level 3 working toward Level 4.What in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; • Company pension scheme • Death in service benefit• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)• My rewards- offering documents on high street and online shopping • Employee assistance programme• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays In addition this role offers;• Private health care for you • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!• Overtime About usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. 

Posted 9 days ago

Based in Penketh, Cheshire, this role involves designing low-voltage control panels and switchgear assemblies, including creating electrical schematics and conducting site visits across the UK for system upgrades and modifications.Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working?At M Group Water we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards.  We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will join BGEN - one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. We support clients in the water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear and food and beverage industries to deliver next generation, value-added engineering solutions. We have the exciting opportunity for a talented,  Electrical Engineering Graduate to join BGEN’s Technology Team in Penkith (Cheshire) . This team designs control panels for clients worldwide in industries such as Utilities, Electrical Transmission and Distribution, Renewable Generation, Petrochemical, Nuclear etc. You will be will be working as part of a collaborative team to aid LV Design Engineers/Senior LV Engineers to carry out LV Assembly designs for various Low Voltage Switchboards, Motor Control Centre’s (MCCs), Local Control Panels and Instrumentation Control and Automation Systems. The role involves visits to client sites throughout the UK to carry out design solutions for asset modifications on existing electrical systems, including LV Assembly modifications, PLC system upgrades and wiring migrations.As a Graduate LV Design Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to:Support LV Design Engineers, working under the guidance of Senior LV Design Engineers and the LV Technical Manager, across a range of design and engineering activities.Interpret client engineering drawings and specifications, transforming them into detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts and general arrangement drawings, ensuring all designs meet safety requirements, quality standards, engineering best practice and client specificationsContribute to the design of hardware systems for LV assemblies, working with components such as ACBs, fuse switches, MCCBs, MCBs, fuses, control transformers, power supplies, control relays, timers, VSDs, PLCs and ICA systems for control‑gear and switchgear.Prepare test and inspection documentation, conformity certificates and other design-related records required to ensure LV assemblies are manufactured in line with BS EN 61439 standards.Adhere to ISO 9001 design quality procedures throughout all design and documentation activities.Build and maintain positive working relationships with client representatives, production teams and the wider design team.Collaborate closely with project managers and workshop personnel to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with customer expectations.Complete task-specific health and safety documentation when attending client sites.M Group’s Graduate ProgrammeOur 2 year structured graduate programme is all about helping you grow into one of our future leaders. We’ll give you challenges that stretch you, chances to learn new skills, and all the support you need along the wayAs an M Group Graduate, you can look forward to: Tailored development workshops with monthly bite-sized virtual sessions and quarterly face-to-face events, plus teambuilding activities to grow your confidence, build leadership skills and connect with people from across the business.The Early Careers Network run by graduates and apprentices like you, where you can share ideas, work together and get involved in exciting projectsA strong support network with our Early Careers team and colleagues ready to guide you, answer your questions and cheer you on.Support for your professional development with advice and resources to help you work towards your professional qualifications.We’d love to hear from you if you have: A degree in Electrical and electronic engineering or a closely related discipline A highly motivated individual with strong communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsA proactive attitude and willingness to learnA full UK/EU driving licenceWhat’s in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;Matched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWe’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWe’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWe’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Posted 21 days ago

This four-month summer placement involves supporting the construction and site works of a major transmission-connected battery storage project, focusing on progress tracking, as-built surveys, and quality management.Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.  Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, we’re enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role will be within our Electricity Transmission department. We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.   As part of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of the transition to net zero, working with not just those around you, but across the Group- sharing learnings to deliver essential infrastructure services for life.   Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing?  We are looking for a motivated Graduate Engineer to join our team for four months over the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for either a student studying or a recent graduate to build practical experience, work on a real project and develop their technical and professional skills with support from an experienced team.You will be involved in supporting the site works of a major transmission connected battery storage scheme.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking with multi-disciplinary teams to track progress across the construction siteUndertake measurement and as built survey worksSupport in quality and activity tracking and management (including the use of CAD)What you’ll bringWorking towards or achieved a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related disciplineValid UK driving licence.Effective communication skillsKeen to learn with an interest in development and progressionWhat’s in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year   Employee assistance programme  My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts  Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave  Reward and recognition scheme  About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.  Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Posted 21 days ago