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We are supporting a respected and well-established specialist Civil Engineering contractor in appointing a skilled MEICA Project Manager to lead the delivery of water infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a key role in managing the procurement, installation, and commissioning of MEICA systems from feasibility through to handover, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices and high safety standards.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in technically challenging and environmentally impactful projects in the clean and wastewater sectors.

MEICA Project Manager Job Overview

• Lead the procurement, installation, and commissioning of MEICA systems for water-related infrastructure projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality regulations
• Support the design development and technical scoping of MEICA works, ensuring effective integration within wider project delivery.
• Oversee MEICA subcontractor and supplier management, including contractual obligations, quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Monitor and report on cost and programme performance of MEICA packages, flagging risks and implementing mitigation where needed.
• Liaise closely with design teams to coordinate MEICA elements and interfaces, offering technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage documentation and ensure completion of QA records and project close-out
• Drive continuous improvement and supply chain performance through KPI analysis and corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure that all MEICA installations meet the "right first time" principle through quality inspections and supplier oversight.

MEICA Project Manager Job Requirements

• Proven experience delivering MEICA packages in a contractor or consultancy environment, preferably in the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 and/or JCT contract forms.
• Sound understanding of HSEQ, project controls, and engineering quality assurance.
• Familiar with construction techniques, environmental constraints, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Process).
• Chartered Engineer or actively working towards accreditation (e.g., IET, IMECHE, IChemE).
• CSCS Card (Manager level) / SMSTS (including SEATS module) / Temporary Works Coordinator certification /Appointed Person for lifting operations (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence

MEICA Project Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary -Circa 70,000 Dependant on experience
• Car allowance
• 22 Days holiday + BH
• Pension up to 10% match, Phone, Bonus, Private Healthcare

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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