M&E Manager (Meica)

Progressive Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking an experienced M&E Manager with a United Utilities Tier 1 contractor background and senior MEICA leadership within the water sector. You will lead MEICA engineers across Lancaster and Ambleside, ensuring safe, on-time delivery in line with programme requirements and driving strategic project outcomes. You will coordinate with project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders. Strong governance, risk management and on-site leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading MEICA teams on water infrastructure projects.
• Senior MEICA/M&E management background required.
• Strong health, safety and governance discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of MEICA engineers and delivery personnel.
• Ensure project activities are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control activities across multiple projects.
• Manage resources, programme delivery and project priorities.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support overall project strategy.
• Provide regular project progress updates and delivery oversight.

Skills

Team leadership

MEICA management

Water sector experience

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

On-site delivery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced M&E Manager with a strong United Utilities Tier 1 contractor background and previous experience operating in a senior MEICA leadership role within the water sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of MEICA professionals across projects in the Lancaster and Ambleside delivery areas, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. The role requires strong leadership, resource planning and the ability to take a proactive approach to project delivery and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of MEICA engineers and delivery personnel.
• Ensure project activities are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control activities across multiple projects.
• Manage resources, programme delivery and project priorities.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support overall project strategy.
• Provide regular project progress updates and delivery oversight.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working for a United Utilities Tier 1 contractor.
• Demonstrable experience in a senior MEICA/M&E management role.
• Strong water or wastewater infrastructure project delivery background.
• Experience managing teams of engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Excellent stakeholder and client-facing skills.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and project governance requirements.
• Ability to work predominantly on-site across the North West.