MEP Project Engineer

Company: Johnson Controls
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Location: Basildon
Job Description:

Overview

As Energy Project Engineer you will design, validate and manage EPC-driven energy-saving solutions that deliver guaranteed savings. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to tailor practical measures for customers and support the UK transition to Net Zero. Your role combines technical delivery, on-site oversight and data-driven proposals to improve project performance and outcomes. This position offers hands-on impact, collaboration with customers, and opportunities to shape energy efficiency delivery at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • EAP
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical delivery of energy-saving projects from concept to completion
  • Develop and validate solutions delivering guaranteed energy, carbon and financial savings
  • Coordinate with the Operations Manager to improve programme performance
  • Identify and report technical deviations affecting guaranteed outcomes
  • Conduct on-site technical and quality audits
  • Carry out surveys and produce data-driven proposals and reports
  • Provide technical oversight during installation to ensure safe, compliant delivery
  • Work with internal teams and contractors to support smooth execution
  • Assist with Measurement & Verification and post-installation checks

Key requirements

  • Experience delivering technical solutions within energy-saving, decarbonisation or building-services environments
  • Understanding of Solar PV, ASHPs, LED upgrades, BMS optimisation and efficiency measures
  • Knowledge of IPMVP and M&V principles
  • Ability to produce high-level appraisals and investment-grade proposals
  • Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Clear communicator able to explain technical information
  • Proactive, organised and able to take ownership of technical workstreams
  • Coordination and stakeholder engagement
  • Clear communication
  • Proactive and organised
  • Solar PV
  • ASHPs
  • LED upgrades

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Posted: September 30th, 2026