Site manager - MEICA

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering and infrastructure is seeking a MEICA Site Manager to oversee projects ranging from £200k to £10m+. The role involves ensuring compliance with health & safety standards and collaborating with various professionals to deliver projects efficiently. Ideal candidates will have substantial MEICA experience and formal electrical/mechanical qualifications, coupled with strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Company pension & life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays & loyalty days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of CDM, contract conditions, programme, risk, and cost management.
• Experience in industrial MEICA installations and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction site operations focusing on MEICA works.
• Ensure health & safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost control.
• Work closely with Contracts/Project Managers and engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

C&G 2382-18 (18th Edition)

C&G 2365 / AM2 (Electrical)

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Formal Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G/NVQ)

Tools

Thames Water Safety Passport

Job description

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We are seeking a MEICA Site Manager to lead construction site operations with a strong focus on MEICA works across civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will ensure high standards in health & safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost control, while supporting Electrical and Mechanical Engineers with technical documentation, commissioning plans, ITPs, and QA records.

You’ll be accountable for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects, working closely with Contracts/Project Managers, engineers, and quantity surveyors to meet client expectations. Projects range from £200k to £10m+ and include frameworks, bespoke builds, and emergency works.

• Proven experience in MEICA/Civil Engineering as a Site Agent in regulated environments
• Knowledge of CDM, contract conditions, programme, risk, and cost management
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across MEICA and civil teams
• Qualifications:
• C&G 2382-18 (18th Edition)
• C&G 2365 / AM2 (Electrical)
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Formal Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G/NVQ)
• Experience in industrial MEICA installations and commissioning
• CSCS card, IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator
• Confident in challenging designs and resolving site issues
• Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Thames Water Safety Passport
• Experience in water & wastewater utilities
• Company pension & life assurance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays & loyalty days