MEICA Lead

VolkerWessels UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerStevin UK Group, seeks an experienced MEICA Lead to define and deliver MEICA strategy across a portfolio of major water projects in the Anglian Water region. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, driving performance and continuous improvement from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Reporting to the Framework Director, you will influence framework-wide strategy, manage procurement and governance, and shape the future MEICA delivery within a

Qualifications

• Established MEICA leader with significant experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering across full project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver MEICA strategy across a portfolio of major water projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and shape framework-wide MEICA delivery.
• Influence project outcomes through commercial awareness and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Programme planning

Team development

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification (BEng, HNC or HND)

Job description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

As part of our growing water sector portfolio, we are seeking an experienced MEICA Lead to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of major projects across the Anglian Water region. This is an opportunity to influence framework-wide strategy, lead high-performing teams, and shape the future of MEICA delivery within a major long-term programme.

Reporting to the Framework Director and working closely with the Head of M&E, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the MEICA strategy across a portfolio of major water projects, ensuring excellence throughout the full project lifecycle from pre-construction and procurement through to commissioning and handover.

About you

We are looking for an established MEICA leader with significant experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. You will have a strategic mindset, strong technical knowledge, and a passion for driving performance and continuous improvement.

• Engineering qualification (BEng, HNC or HND).
• Extensive experience delivering major water sector projects, ideally within the Anglian Water framework.
• Strong understanding of water industry standards, including WIMES.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and developing talent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and programme delivery capabilities.
• Experience with MEICA procurement, commissioning and technical governance.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to influence project outcomes.