Site manager - MEICA

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering and infrastructure seeks a MEICA Site Manager. You will oversee site operations ensuring project standards in health & safety, quality, and cost control, while leading a team through diverse projects worth up to £10m. This position requires proven MEICA experience and relevant qualifications, making it a critical role in delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Company pension & life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays & loyalty days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MEICA/Civil Engineering as a Site Agent in regulated environments.
• Experience in industrial MEICA installations and commissioning.
• Strong collaboration skills required among MEICA and civil teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction site operations, ensuring health, safety, quality, and compliance.
• Accountable for project delivery, working closely with project managers and engineers.
• Support technical documentation and develop commissioning plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Formal Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G/NVQ)

C&G 2382-18 (18th Edition)

C&G 2365 / AM2 (Electrical)

Tools

CSCS card

IOSH Managing Safely

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator

Thames Water Safety Passport

Job description

MEICA Site Manager - West London

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 over £10m and include frameworks, bespoke builds, and emergency works.

Requirements include:

• Proven experience in MEICA/Civil Engineering as a Site Agent in regulated environments
• Knowledge of CDM, contract conditions, programme, risk, and cost management
• Strong communication skills for collaboration 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
• Confidence in challenging designs and resolving site issues
• Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Thames Water Safety Passport
• Experience in water & wastewater utilities

Benefits include:

• Company pension & life assurance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays & loyalty days