MEICA Project Engineer (Water / Wastewater)

TN United Kingdom; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering contractor is seeking a MEICA Project Engineer to deliver capital upgrades for NI Water. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineers, focusing on innovative solutions for the Northern Ireland market. You will manage on-site activities, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and monitor project progress. If you possess a relevant qualification and are eager to develop your skills in the water sector, this position will provide you with the necessary training and experience to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Industry applicable ONC/HNC/BEng or equivalent qualification required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management of on-site activities and ensure compliance.
• Monitor project progress regarding cost and quality and prepare reports.

Skills

Technical Management

Commercial Awareness

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

ONC/HNC/BEng or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

CAD

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Client:

Wellington Professional Recruitment

Location:

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Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

43

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for a MEICA Project Engineer to join an established Civil Engineering Contractor, delivering capital upgrades for NI Water. No experience within the water sector? We will recognise transferable skills and will work with you to give you the industry training and skills required.

You will join an inhouse team of Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers, delivering innovative solutions to the Northern Ireland market. Working throughout Northern Ireland and reporting to the M&E Manager, you will be involved in the project delivery of capital upgrades and asset maintenance for NI Water, from time to time further opportunities on other Civil Engineering Projects.

As MEICA Project Engineer your main duties will include the following:

1. Provide technical management of the on-site activities, oversee the planning and programming, liaise with the design team and site installation works to ensure satisfactory design, construction, commissioning and handover.
2. Ensure compliance throughout all projects with relevant health and safety regulations, environmental policies, QMS, customer requirements and general duty of care.
3. Monitor progress with respect to cost and quality and prepare progress reports for presentation to the Contracts Manager, attend site progress meetings, value engineering workshops etc.
4. From time to time, contribute to the preparation of tender documents and assist with the pricing and ordering of equipment from suppliers/potential suppliers.
5. Identify potential project risks and take appropriate mitigation action in accordance with contract requirements.
6. Introducing improvements and innovations where appropriate.

Skills and Experience:

1. An industry applicable ONC/HNC/BEng, or equivalent third-level qualification.
2. Demonstrate commercial and contractual awareness.
3. Have good IT skills, including MS Project, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
4. CAD Experience would be advantageous.

You will also have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. With the nature of the role there will be travel throughout Northern Ireland, with the occasional trip to RoI (expenses paid).