Overview Our client is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient MEICA Project Manager to join their project delivery team supporting clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of the design, coordination, procurement, and delivery of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) systems, ensuring all projects meet client operational, technical, and safety standards. This role will involve working on major framework contracts with Thames Water, Southern Water, and other key utilities partners, managing the full lifecycle of water and wastewater treatment projects.Whilst the client would prefer candidates seeking permanent employment, contractors may be considered. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Lead the successful planning, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of MEICA works from concept through to handover. Design Management: Coordinate the integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems within multi-disciplinary project teams. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project objectives. Technical Leadership: Oversee the production and review of design documentation, drawings, specifications, and schedules to ensure compliance with client and company standards. Procurement & Supply Chain: Manage the selection, procurement, and technical review of equipment and subcontract packages, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Health, Safety & Quality: Champion best practice across all project stages, ensuring compliance with company H&S policies, CDM regulations, and quality procedures. Site Management: Conduct site visits to monitor progress, verify installations, and resolve technical or coordination issues. Financial Control: Support or lead on project budgeting, cost control, and forecasting, ensuring financial performance and profitability. Commissioning & Handover: Oversee mechanical and electrical testing, factory acceptance tests (FATs/iFATs), and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are delivered to specification. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and standardisation of MEICA design and delivery processes for water industry projects. Skills & Qualifications Minimum 5 years' experience managing MEICA projects within the water or process industry, ideally on clean/wastewater infrastructure frameworks. Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience). Strong understanding of water treatment processes, process control systems, and relevant industry standards (WIMES, BS EN standards). Proven track record of delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects on time and within budget. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or Revit. Understanding of LV/MCC systems, PLC/SCADA, and process instrumentation. Excellent communication, coordination, and team management skills. Demonstrated commitment to safety, CDM regulations, and quality control. SMSTS, EUSR Water Hygiene, CSCS, or equivalent site safety accreditations. Full UK driving licence required. JBRP1_UKTJ