Principal M&E Engineer: MEICA Asset Strategy

CANAL & RIVER TRUST; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Cash Allowance

Competitive pension scheme

Increased holiday entitlement

Job summary

Canal & River Trust is seeking a Principal Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to lead MEICA asset management strategy across the national network. You will drive risk-based investment decisions, set standards, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the MEICA engineering vision.

The role demands Chartered status or progress, substantial MEICA experience, and a track record in managing complex asset programmes. National travel and flexible site engagement form part of the role.

Qualifications

• Chartered Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (or working towards) with membership of a relevant professional body.
• Degree or HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
• Substantial post-incorporation experience delivering complex M&E engineering activities.
• Proven experience inspecting and delivering M&E engineering works.
• Experience assessing M&E infrastructure risk.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing M&E team, including line management of Senior M&E Engineers; team headcount of 35 and growing.
• Act as the Authorising Engineer / Senior Authorised Person, ensuring compliance with electrical and mechanical safety procedures.
• Provide expert technical governance and assurance across complex MEICA activities and investment programmes.
• Translate inspection and asset data from CMMS into risk-based prioritisation, informing major renewals and upgrades.
• Oversee the quality and integrity of asset data across CMMS and related systems.
• Develop technical standards, specifications, and engineering policies for consistency and best practice.
• Review and approve engineering designs, scope, and contractor outputs for compliance and value.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Champion safety, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, motivate and develop ME engineering and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Chartered Electrical or Mechanical Engineer

Degree or HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Canal & River Trust is seeking a Principal Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to lead MEICA asset management strategy across the national network. You will drive risk-based investment decisions, set standards, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the MEICA engineering vision.

The role demands Chartered status or progress, substantial MEICA experience, and a track record in managing complex asset programmes. National travel and flexible site engagement form part of the role.