MEICA Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a MEICA Project Manager to join their team in Bridgwater, leading a multi-disciplinary delivery team on a major flood defence project. This role requires expertise in managing Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%

Life Assurance

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Discounts on go-to brands

Free Heath and wellbeing services

Training and development schemes

Electric Vehicle Leasing

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent health and safety certifications required.
• Proven experience delivering MEICA packages on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary delivery team of up to 10 personnel.
• Oversee MEICA elements of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier from design to commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations.

Skills

MEICA integration in civil engineering projects

industry regulations

Automation

SCADA

PLC

telemetry

HV/LV electrical systems

Education

Relevant qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering disciplines

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a MEICA Project Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team working on the Environment Agency collaborative delivery framework based in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - this role requires an active presence on site.

Hours: 45 hours per week – we can offer some flexibility on start and finish times if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As a MEICA Project Manager, you'll be working within the Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team, supporting them by leading the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation systems aspects of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, a landmark infrastructure project in Somerset and one of England's biggest flood defence schemes. This is a vital leadership role requiring expertise in the review of designs, delivery, and commissioning of infrastructure for complex multidisciplinary projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary delivery team of up to 10 personnel on-site, including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and Senior Management Team to guide and develop specialist teams, aligning them with project objectives for internal and external stakeholders and maintain P6 programme with the Planner throughout the project lifecycle at a level of detail suitable for operational delivery teams as well as monitoring project progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Take ownership of the MEICA elements of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme, from design development through to final commissioning and handover in alignment with project timelines, manage and oversee interface management between MEICA systems (including Structural Steel Structures, cladding) and civil works, ensuring integration with the wider civil and structural works packages.
• Coordinate MEICA subcontractors, consultants, and in-house resources to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality delivery and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure specifications and project commitments are met.
• Ensuring all MEICA installations comply with relevant standards (e.g. BS7671, IEC 61508, WIMES, EA standards) through the implementation of quality processes as well as ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, Kier SHE policies, and industry best practice.

What are we looking for?

This role of MEICA Project Manageris great for you if:

• Proven experience delivering MEICA packages on major infrastructure, flood defence, or water sector projects.
• Relevant qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering disciplines.
• CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent health and safety certifications.Understanding and direct experience with:
• MEICA integration in civil engineering projects
• industry regulations, standards and H&S legislation, (e.g. BS7671, IEC 61508, CDM, ATEX/CompEx/DSEAR.
• Automation, SCADA, PLC, telemetry, and HV/LV electrical systems in coastal or flood defence settings

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

and Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's and initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.