MEICA Site Manager

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a MEICA Site Manager to oversee construction sites and ensure project delivery meets all client expectations. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills along with experience in MEICA and civil engineering environments. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and have a proven track record in the industry. The company offers opportunities for career progression, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Site Agent experience in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of contract conditions and cost control.
• Able to manage timelines and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction site to meet project delivery goals.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Oversee MEICA installation works and documentation.

Skills

Experience in MEICA environments

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Strong leadership qualities

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

City & Guilds - Level 3 18th Edition

Formal Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. We robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel‑fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products including PPE

Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

As a Gold Investors in People company, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes. Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients. Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success.

MEICA Site Manager – The Role

As a MEICA Site Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customer's objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control, with a particular focus on the execution of MEICA elements of work.

You will support the Electrical and Mechanical Installation engineers in the preparation of technical project documentation, including commissioning plans, ITPs and quality assurance records. You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager / Project Manager, mechanical and electrical engineers, and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving MEICA elements of work, and providing a high standard of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors, taking the lead in delivering the MEICA elements of work
• Management and supervision of MEICA installation works, providing clear direction and guidance to the team
• When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers and Foreperson to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive MEICA project documentation, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Assist the production of MEICA installation plans, inspection plans and training manuals
• Ensure MEICA installation is delivered to the appropriate levels of quality and to standards and manufacturers best practice
• Co‑ordinate with the Mechanical and Electrical Installation Engineers to carry out all Site Acceptance Testing and Telemetry commissioning
• Provide support in reviewing Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (PID) and the provision of strategies to commission plant and equipment into existing processes in line with client specifications without compromising process and reducing risk
• Support completion of MEICA installation and commissioning records and diaries ensuring that all progress and equipment settings are recorded for the Operation and Maintenance (OM) manuals
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
• Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce 2 weeks’ look‑ahead
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
• Support the design team and assist in the preparation of MEICA designs ensuring compliance with the current regulations (inc. IEE) and all other relevant specifications

Client interface

• Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, the public and official bodies
• Deliver product to customer requirements and satisfaction
• Liaise with customer to ensure successful commissioning

Cost control

• Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project
• Maximise project value
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
• Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities

Reporting

• Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the Client
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures

Key Measures and Targets

• Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met
• Adherence to Business Unit Objectives
• Ensure 3 Pillar KPI and client measures are met
• Accurate internal and external forecasting
• Ability to interrogate and challenge records, reports and cost data
• Mitigate commercial risk, identify and realise commercial opportunities
• Work to achieve profit in line with business unit expectations
• Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendars
• Produce high‑quality commercial documentation
• Foster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships

Key Relationships

• Customers and stakeholders
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Site teams and support departments
• MEICA installation engineers
• Client’s site, commissioning & engineering & technical assurance teams

About you – Essential

• Experience in MEICA and Civil Engineering environments and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Excellent communication and organisation skills harnessing the ability to effectively work with our Barhale MEICA team, 3rd parties and Barhale MEICA & Civil clients
• City & Guilds - Level 3 Certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS7671 18th edition 2382‑18
• C&G 2365 Electrical City & Guilds - AM2 (Achievement measured test) qualification
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Formal Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G/NVQ level or similar)
• Industrial MEICA installation background with some commissioning experience
• CSCS Card
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
• Temporary works Coordinator
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Strong leadership qualities and a natural problem solver
• Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines

About you – Desirable

• CEng MICE, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 software
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract
• WIMES Standards familiarisation
• Experience working within the utilities industry especially Water & Wastewater.
• 2394 & 2395 Inspection & Testing
• City & Guilds - Combined 2391‑52 initial and periodic inspection & testing qualifications or equivalent
• LV or HV trained or experienced
• Thames Water Safety Passport
• EUSR Water Hygiene card
• CP1/2 - Confined Space

Caring and investing in you – Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Develop