Site manager - MEICA

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a MEICA Site Manager to oversee site operations on civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will manage health, safety, quality, and costs while collaborating with technical teams. Competencies in MEICA and civil engineering are crucial for effective project delivery.

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.
• Confident in challenging designs and resolving site issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction site operations with focus on MEICA works.
• Ensure compliance in health & safety, quality, and cost control.
• Accountable for the delivery of projects ranging from £200k to £10m+.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

C&G 2382-18 (18th Edition)

C&G 2365 / AM2 (Electrical)

Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G/NVQ)

Tools

CDM

IOSH Managing Safely

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordination

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