Project Manager

Alexander Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking an experienced MEICA Project Manager to oversee complex water infrastructure projects. This role involves leading project delivery from design to installation, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in MEICA systems and relevant project management qualifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career development

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MEICA projects within the water, wastewater or utilities sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of MEICA systems and installation methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEICA project delivery from design to final handover.
• Manage engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leading MEICA project delivery

Managing multi-disciplinary teams

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Relevant engineering or project management qualifications (Degree, HNC/HND, APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

MEICA Project Manager

Location: Bristol area
Employment Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Office, site and flexible working as required

Are you an experienced MEICA Project Manager looking for a long-term opportunity within major water and utilities projects? We are supporting a leading engineering contractor as they continue to strengthen their MEICA delivery capability across the region.

Role Overview

• Lead MEICA project delivery from detailed design through to installation, commissioning, and final handover.
• Manage engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation disciplines.
• Oversee programme, budget, resource planning and risk management to ensure projects are delivered to scope and performance targets.
• Work closely with civil, commercial and operational teams to ensure fully coordinated delivery across all project stages.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across sites and subcontract activities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to drive collaborative and efficient project outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement by promoting best practice in MEICA engineering and project controls.

About You

• Proven experience managing MEICA projects within the water, wastewater or utilities sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of MEICA systems, installation methodologies, commissioning processes and operational interfaces.
• Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills, with a proactive and delivery-driven approach.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors within a live construction or process-environment setting.
• Relevant engineering or project management qualifications (Degree, HNC/HND, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• SMSTS, CSCS and/or EUSR Water Hygiene desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile and technically complex MEICA water infrastructure schemes.
• Long-term career development with a respected and expanding engineering contractor.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A stable pipeline of future framework and project work