Senior Engineer MEICA

First Recruitment Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Engineer (MEICA) to join a contract position in Warrington. This role involves providing expert engineering support for Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control & Automation systems within water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will lead various engineering activities, ensuring operations are safe and efficient. Extensive MEICA experience within the UK sector is essential along with project management skills. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a MEICA Engineer, ideally within the UK water or wastewater sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and electrical installations.
• Experience with design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial MEICA systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of MEICA systems.
• Provide technical guidance on systems.
• Deliver projects from concept to completion while ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

MEICA Engineering expertise

Project management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our client has a requirement for a Senior Engineer (MEICA) who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose

The Senior Engineer will provide expert engineering support across Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control & Automation (MEICA) systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves leading design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities, ensuring assets operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of MEICA systems.
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Deliver engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with operations, project teams, and contractors to provide practical and cost‑effective solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of best practices across MEICA systems.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a MEICA Engineer, ideally within the UK water or wastewater sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical installations, instrumentation, and control/automation systems.
• Experience with design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial MEICA systems.
• Excellent project management, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Professional membership (e.g., IMechE, IET) is desirable.