MEICA Manager

Strabag; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE in the North West England is seeking an experienced MEICA Manager to lead design, delivery and integration of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems on the £3 Billion HARP project. You will coordinate with design teams, manage MEICA subcontractors and ensure safety and quality across sites.

The role requires a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, a proven track record on UK infrastructure, and familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 contract conditions.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Control, Automation or related engineering field.
• Water industry experience is desirable.
• Proven track record as MEICA Manager on major UK infrastructure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of high and low voltage distribution, pumping systems and automation architecture.
• Familiarity with NEC3 or NEC4 contract conditions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design coordination with design teams and finalisation of technical specifications.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of MEICA assets across sites.
• Lead procurement and management of MEICA subcontractors to meet safety, time and budget targets.
• Manage integration of heavy mechanical pumping systems, MCCs, PLC/SCADA networks and telemetry.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and safety standards across active sites.

Skills

MEICA management

Water infrastructure experience

HV/LV distribution knowledge

Automation architecture knowledge

Safety leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Control/Automation

HNC/HND in related engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Telemetry interfaces

MCCs

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced MEICA Manager to join us on the £3 Billion HARP project in the North West of England. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, take a look at the description below.

What matters to us

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Control, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Previous water industry experience (desirable).
• Proven track record as a MEICA Manager on major UK infrastructure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of high voltage/low voltage distribution, large scale pumping systems and automation architecture.
• Familiarity with manging packages under NEC3 or NEC4 contract conditions (desirable).

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

Your contribution to our company

The purpose of the role is to design, manage, coordinate, and deliver mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems throughout a project's lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, budget, and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Coordination: Collaborate with design teams to review and finalise technical specifications.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of complex MEICA assets across tunnel/siphon interfaces, shaft structures and surface valve houses.
• Subcontractor Management: Lead procurement and management of specialist MEICA subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• System Integration: Manage the integration of heavy mechanical pumping systems, MCC's, PLC/SCADA networks and telemetry interfaces.
• Health and Safety Leadership: Ensure complete compliance with all CDM regulations, company health and safety standards and environmental requirements across all active sites.

Technical Knowledge

• PLC and SCADA systems.
• Instrumentation and control systems.
• UK electrical and safety regulations.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website .

What you stand to gain

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE– clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!

It’s important to me that we do a good job as a team and deliver both visible and compliant results.

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