MEICA Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Kier Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineer for the United Utilities Water Framework in the North West. This role supports the delivery of MEICA works across water assets, working with Project Managers, engineers, and supply chain partners to ensure safe, compliant, and right-first-time outcomes.

You will coordinate M&E activities from design to construction, review technical documents, and help manage RAMS, permits, and handover records while supporting safe isolation and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mechanical and/or electrical works on capital projects.
• UK water sector experience preferred.
• CSCS card and recognised safety qualification such as IOSH/SSSTS/SMSTS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating mechanical and electrical work packages including pumps, valves, pipework, MCCs, LV distribution, drives, instrumentation, actuated valves, telemetry and PLC/SCADA interfaces.
• Reviewing design information, specifications, drawings, schedules, and supplier documentation to confirm buildability, maintainability, and compliance with UU requirements.
• Working with designers, construction teams and subcontractors to resolve technical queries, design coordination issues, and installation constraints.
• Producing, reviewing and coordinating RAMS, permits, inspection and test plans, quality check sheets, FAT/SAT requirements, commissioning packs, and handover records.
• Supporting safe isolation, shutdown, tie-in, and cut-over planning for live water and wastewater assets.

Skills

M&E systems

P&ID reading

CDM Regulations

Safety compliance

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineer for the United Utilities Water Framework in the North West. This role supports the delivery of MEICA works across water assets, working with Project Managers, engineers, and supply chain partners to ensure safe, compliant, and right-first-time outcomes.

You will coordinate M&E activities from design to construction, review technical documents, and help manage RAMS, permits, and handover records while supporting safe isolation and