MEICA Manager

Hargreaves Industrial Services; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B Utilities is recruiting an MEICA Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation activities for the Foul Treatment Plant and Potable Water Plant at Sizewell C. You will oversee design, procurement, installation, testing and handover within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

You will manage engineering consultants and contractors, ensure safety, quality and programme adherence, and provide technical assurance across pumps, pipework, tanks and PLC/SCADA

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering MEICA packages on major infrastructure, utilities, energy or industrial projects.
• Proven experience managing mechanical and electrical installations from design through commissioning.
• Strong contractor, supplier and multidisciplinary team management experience.
• Experience with process plant, water treatment, wastewater treatment, SCADA, PLC and automation systems.
• Experience supporting procurement, cost forecasting and change management activities.
• Experience within nuclear, major infrastructure or highly regulated environments (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Leading all MEICA design, construction and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.
• Managing engineering consultants, specialist contractors, suppliers and commissioning teams.
• Providing technical assurance for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems.
• Overseeing the delivery of pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, process equipment and electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinating PLC, SCADA, telemetry and control system integration.
• Leading testing, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Monitoring programme, cost, quality and contractor performance.
• Ensuring compliance with project, regulatory and nuclear industry requirements.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

CLOSING DATE: 23RD SEPTEMBER 2026

The MEICA Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, coordination and assurance of all Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) activities associated with the design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of the Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and Potable Water Plant (PWP) at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

Working within a highly regulated nuclear construction environment, the MEICA Manager will manage engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, installation contractors and commissioning teams throughout the project lifecycle. The role will ensure that all MEICA systems are delivered safely, efficiently, to the required quality standards and in accordance with project programme and budget requirements.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties but is not limited to:

• Leading all MEICA design, construction and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.
• Managing engineering consultants, specialist contractors, suppliers and commissioning teams.
• Providing technical assurance for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems.
• Overseeing the delivery of pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, process equipment and electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinating PLC, SCADA, telemetry and control system integration.
• Leading testing, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Monitoring programme, cost, quality and contractor performance.
• Ensuring compliance with project, regulatory and nuclear industry requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.

Professional Status

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership, with membership of a recognised professional institution.

Experience

Minimum 10 years' experience delivering MEICA packages on major infrastructure, utilities, energy or industrial projects.

Technical Expertise

Proven experience managing mechanical and electrical installations from design through commissioning.

Leadership

Strong contractor, supplier and multidisciplinary team management experience.

Systems Knowledge

Experience with process plant, water treatment, wastewater treatment, SCADA, PLC and automation systems.

Commercial Awareness

Experience supporting procurement, cost forecasting and change management activities.

Desirable

Experience within nuclear, major infrastructure or highly regulated environments.

What we do:

S&B Utilities is committed to providing reliable and efficient mechanical and electrical services to our community. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our expertise spans all aspects of water treatment, from clean to wastewater, ensuring your systems run smoothly and efficiently.

We also offer comprehensive civil engineering services, including:

• MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation)
• Building Maintenance
• Fabrication
• Tankering

Our devoted team is focused on providing exceptional solutions customised to fit our clients requirements. Here at S&B Utilities, our main priorities are excellence and reliability.

Joining S&B Utilities means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and professional development.