Job Description

MEICA Project Engineer 

We are seeking experienced MEICA Project Engineers to support the successful delivery of AMP8 projects across the North West. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle — from outline design through to commissioning and handover — within a collaborative and forward-thinking delivery environment.

The position will involve a combination of office, remote and site-based working, supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality water infrastructure projects.

The Role

As a MEICA Project Engineer, you will work closely with designers, subcontractors, commissioning teams and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will play a key role in managing MEICA packages throughout design, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning phases.

You will contribute to programme and budget development, support construction sequencing, monitor delivery performance and help drive a right-first-time culture across the framework.

Key Responsibilities

Promote health, safety and wellbeing throughout all stages of project design and delivery

Manage MEICA packages including design coordination, installation and commissioning activities

Support HAZOP, HAZCON and other project review meetings

Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to develop practical construction sequences, programmes and budgets

Coordinate with pre-construction and delivery teams to develop safe, compliant and efficient engineering solutions

Drive high-quality delivery standards and continuous improvement initiatives

Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders

Produce accurate project performance reports and implement mitigation strategies where required

Ensure permits, inspections, records and quality checks are completed in line with contractual requirements

Support collaborative working across the wider framework and supply chain teams

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience delivering MEICA packages across the full project lifecycle

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

Good understanding of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations and safe systems of work

Knowledge of temporary works, lifting operations, commissioning and handover processes

Ability to interpret engineering technical standards and specifications

Experience managing subcontractors and package delivery

Solution-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Flexible and adaptable approach to project delivery challenges

Strong commitment to quality and exceeding expectations

Desirable Experience

Water industry experience

Experience working within multidisciplinary delivery teams

Exposure to both design and construction environments

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Engineering or Project Management qualification

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Professional membership or working towards chartership

Relevant MEICA or water industry certifications

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Long-term career development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Involvement in technically challenging and rewarding projects