MEICA Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B Utilities is recruiting an MEICA Manager for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station project. You will lead MEICA design, construction and commissioning across the project lifecycle, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and contractors to meet safety, quality and schedule milestones.

Working in a highly regulated environment, you will provide technical assurance for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems, and drive delivery of pumps, piping, valves and control systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership.
• 10+ years delivering MEICA on large projects.
• Experience managing mechanical and electrical installations.
• Leadership across contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLC and automation systems.
• Desirable nuclear/regulated environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEICA design, construction and commissioning across the project lifecycle.
• Manage engineering consultants, contractors, suppliers and commissioning teams.
• Provide technical assurance for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems.
• Oversee delivery of pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, equipment.
• Coordinate PLC/SCADA integration.
• Lead testing, commissioning and operational readiness.
• Monitor programme, cost, quality and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with project, regulatory and nuclear industry requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

SCADA/PLC/Automation

Commercial awareness

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Process Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC/Automation

Process instrumentation

Job description

Location: On site / Sizewell, Leiston, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Competitive salary

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

CLOSING DATE: 23 RD 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)

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.