MEICA Engineer

Carmichael UK; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Carmichael UK, a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, seeks an experienced MEICA Engineer to join a United Utilities framework in the North West. You will coordinate MEICA activities from design through commissioning on clean water and wastewater projects, liaising with designers, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure safety and quality on site.

The role covers installation, commissioning, handover and documentation, with a focus on CDM compliance and timely delivery under

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or MEICA Engineering.
• Experience delivering water/wastewater projects.
• Strong understanding of pumps, pipework, process plant, instrumentation, MCCs, telemetry and control systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of commissioning and handover processes.
• CDM Regulations and health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate MEICA activities across multiple projects.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Liaise with designers, suppliers, subcontractors and United Utilities stakeholders.
• Review and implement RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical and electrical interfaces on site.
• Ensure works are completed in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage commissioning activities and support project handover.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and client governance procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and test certification.
• Identify project risks and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Engineering coordination

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

MEICA knowledge

Subcontractor management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or MEICA Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

MEICA Engineer - United Utilities Project - North West - Contract (Outside IR35)

Location: North West England

Type: Freelance (Outside IR35 considered)

Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Client: United Utilities Framework

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced MEICA Engineer to join a major United Utilities capital delivery framework in the North West. Working on a portfolio of clean water and wastewater projects, you will play a key role in the delivery of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) installations across treatment works, pumping stations, storm overflow upgrades and network improvement schemes. The role will involve coordination from design through to installation, commissioning and handover. The advert aligns with work typically involving wastewater treatment upgrades, process equipment installations, MCCs, telemetry, kiosks, pipework and associated civil engineering interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate MEICA activities across multiple projects.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Liaise with designers, suppliers, subcontractors and United Utilities stakeholders.
• Review and implement RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical and electrical interfaces on site.
• Ensure works are completed in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage commissioning activities and support project handover.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and client governance procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, QA records and test certification.
• Identify project risks, technical issues and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or MEICA Engineering.
• Previous experience delivering projects within the water or wastewater sector.
• Strong understanding of pumps, pipework, process plant, instrumentation, MCCs, telemetry and control systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of commissioning and handover processes.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.
• EUSR Water Hygiene desirable.

What is on Offer?

• Long-term secured workload on a major United Utilities framework.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile clean water and wastewater projects.
• Competitive day rate - Outside IR35
• Strong project pipeline across the project
• Supportive project environment with ongoing professional development.