Job Description

MEICA Project Engineer - Water Industry - AMP8 - 6 Month Contract - Manchester

We are currently recruiting for an experienced MEICA Project Engineer to support the delivery of AMP8 capital projects within the water and wastewater sector.

This 6-month contract is based in Manchester and is commutable from Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Warrington, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Wigan, Altrincham, Preston, Blackburn, Huddersfield and Liverpool.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of MEICA, EICA and Civil Engineering projects from design and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver water and wastewater CAPEX and capital maintenance projects from concept to completion.

Manage MEICA, EICA, EC&I and Civil Engineering project activities.

Coordinate contractors, suppliers, operational teams and stakeholders.

Monitor project programmes, budgets, risks and project performance.

Support procurement, installation, commissioning and handover activities.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Produce project documentation and progress reports.Requirements

Previous experience as a MEICA Project Engineer, EICA Engineer, EC&I Project Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer or Capital Projects Engineer.

Experience delivering projects within the water industry, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure or process engineering sectors.

Proven track record delivering CAPEX, capital delivery and capital maintenance projects.

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects involving Mechanical, Electrical, ICA and Civil Engineering disciplines.

Strong stakeholder management, contractor management and project delivery experience.

Knowledge of commissioning, construction and project lifecycle management.Qualifications

HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, EICA, EC&I or a related Engineering discipline.

SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.

CSCS Card desirable.This is an excellent opportunity to join a major AMP8 water infrastructure programme on a 6-month contract, with a competitive day rate and potential for extension.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales