MEICA Infrastructure Delivery Lead

Thames Water; Barking; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

26 days holiday (30 with service)

Performance-related pay

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Engineering Delivery Manager to lead MEICA capital projects across water and wastewater assets. You will steer a diverse portfolio, drive performance, and ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout delivery.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate procurement, framework partners and contractors, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while minimising operational disruption.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex MEICA projects in a technical and commercial environment.
• Qualifications at Degree or HND level in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of MEICA systems, project delivery, planning, estimating, and contract management.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, procurement processes, and site-based construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of capital maintenance projects across operational sites.
• Manage procurement activities, framework partners, contractors, and supply chain relationships.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Project Engineers and other team members.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, and programme delivery.
• Ensure all projects meet client specifications, commercial objectives, and programme commitments.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and site requirements while minimising operational disruption.

Skills

MEICA knowledge

Project delivery

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an Engineering Delivery Manager to lead MEICA capital projects across water and wastewater assets. You will steer a diverse portfolio, drive performance, and ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout delivery.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate procurement, framework partners and contractors, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while minimising operational disruption.