31615 - MEICA Engineering Planner Advisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in York is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation Engineering Planner Advisor to support flood protection efforts. This role involves technical leadership, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering maintenance for critical assets. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree and relevant experience, alongside strong problem-solving and planning skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to environmental initiatives and work within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• An engineering degree, preferably with MEICA experience.
• Experience in contract management, budget control, and programme maintenance.
• Knowledge of modern reliability and technological innovations in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data quality and compliance with technical standards.
• Deliver maintenance or replacements of critical assets.
• Act as a technical leader liaising with Business Partners.

Skills

Technical leadership skills

Effective planning and prioritization abilities

Problem-solving skills

Strong IT skills with data management experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS systems

AIMS systems

Job description

The Environment Agency is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek, embrace, and live diversity for the benefit of our staff, communities, and the environment. All new employees will receive comprehensive induction, including training and necessary equipment.

Responding to incidents is a core part of our work. All team members are required to undertake relevant training, which may include additional payments. Please refer to the candidate pack for details on support and training.

The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering Planner Advisor plays a vital role in the operation of flood risk pumping stations, water control structures, and broader business functions. You will help prioritize, plan, and deliver maintenance or replacements of critical assets, supporting flood protection amid global climate change challenges.

This role involves providing technical leadership to ensure data quality and advising on compliance with technical, safety, legal, environmental, and operational standards across diverse assets and geographic areas.

You will supply technical data to ensure staff adhere to statutory legislation, British and European standards, and Environment Agency policies.

The Supra-Area MEICA team is a specialized, multi-skilled group covering Yorkshire and North East Operational Areas. You will report to the MEICA Team Leader, acting as a technical leader and liaising with Business Partners.

**Requirements:**

• An engineering degree, preferably with MEICA experience
• Experience in contract management, budget control, and programme maintenance
• Technical leadership skills
• Effective planning and prioritization abilities
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and initiative-taking capabilities
• Knowledge of modern reliability and technological innovations in engineering
• Strong IT skills with data management experience
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
• Knowledge of CMMS and AIMS systems is advantageous

Other essential qualities include excellent influencing and organizational skills, confidence to work remotely and independently, and the ability to manage a complex workload.