MEICA Project Manager

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus

Company car allowance

25 days annual leave

Company laptop and phone

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced MEICA Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects from design through handover in the UK.

You will oversee MEICA scope across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control works, coordinating with civil and process teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and strong HSQE performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in a similar project management role.
• Water and wastewater experience preferred.
• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong MEICA knowledge and experience with process systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEICA scope across water and wastewater projects.
• Manage projects through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with civil, process and building teams.
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks and opportunities.
• Procurement of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients and third-party stakeholders.
• Support commercial management and interim payments.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams.
• Support tendering and future opportunities.

Skills

MEICA engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Programme planning

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Electrical or Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEICA Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects, overseeing schemes from design through construction, commissioning and final handover.

You’ll lead the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) scope across projects, working closely with civil, process and wider engineering teams to ensure successful technical and commercial delivery.

The position offers a broad project management remit, covering programme, commercial performance, HSQE, procurement, stakeholder management and site delivery, alongside the opportunity to develop within a growing water engineering business.

The Role

You’ll be involved in:

• Leading the MEICA scope across water and wastewater projects
• Managing projects through construction, commissioning and client handover
• Leading site teams across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control works
• Coordinating closely with civil, building and process engineering teams
• Managing project programmes, budgets, risks and opportunities
• Monitoring project performance against programme, commercial and HSQE requirements
• Managing the procurement of suppliers and subcontractors
• Working closely with clients, representatives and third-party stakeholders
• Supporting commercial management, cashflow and interim payment processes
• Providing leadership, training and mentoring to project team members
• Supporting tendering and future project opportunities
• Driving lessons learned and improvements across project deliveryThe position carries significant responsibility across both the technical and commercial sides of project delivery.

What They're Looking For

• Around 3-5+ years' experience in a similar project management role
• Previous water and wastewater experience preferred
• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline
• Strong understanding of MEICA engineering works
• Experience with mechanical process systems, electrical installations and control panels
• Knowledge of commissioning and process proving activities
• Strong programme and project management capabilities
• Experience preparing and updating project programmes
• Ability to manage clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Full UK driving licenceThe supplied brief specifically highlights experience across process systems, mechanical installation, control panels, electrical installations, commissioning and process proving.

Why Apply?

• £78,000-£90,000 salary
• Permanent opportunity
• KPI bonus
• Company car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Monday-Friday working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Company laptop and phone
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary MEICA delivery
• Clear scope for training and career progression within a growing organisation

The benefits above are included in the supplied role specification.