MEICA Co-Ordinator

Our client, a leading water infrastructure contractor, is looking to employ a MEICA Co-Ordinator on a permanent basis to coordinate and integrate electrical and mechanical engineering packages on a programme of water and wastewater treatment projects and to ensure that the scope is delivered in accordance with design, whilst working with project management, construction, procurement disciplines and the supply chain to develop and manage MEICA packages within cost and schedule targets. The primary function of the role would be: • To providing technical support during the pre-target cost agreement phase through contact with the engineering team • The effective management of the interface between the design, commercial, procurement and delivery functions of the project to ensure time, cost and quality targets are achieved. • To develop relationships, systems and processes to provide effective coordination across all designers, client, supply chain, procurement, planners and delivery to ensure cost efficient and effective delivery of Civil and MEICA elements of projects/programmes of work. • To provide technical support on all aspects of Civil and MEICA project scope during pre-target cost phase, outline design phase and support to the delivery phase ensuring consistency and efficient solutions are found. The role would require the right candidate to undertake, and have demonstrable experience in, the responsibilities below. Main responsibilities: • Primarily manage the interface between the pre-con, design, commercial (procurement particularly) and delivery functions of the project to ensure time, cost and quality targets are achieved or exceeded. • Understand and support Pre-con activities to ensure a seamless transition from project hand over. • Manage the Detailed Design and Procurement phase to ensure we successfully achieve Client CSR & company validation sign offs, whilst maximising our opportunities for procurement savings. • Ensure our Strategic Design Partner Binnies provide the right quality of design deliverables in line with our programme requirements through identifying what the important deliverables are, proactively expedite / check them for quality and setting stretch target dates for their delivery. • Have a change control system in place that allows you and the SPM / PM to stay ahead of change, assess impact quickly and be decisive around moving forward, recognising that a decent quick decision is better than a perfect one that is late! • Operate rigorous change control procedures and deal effectively with technical queries. • Maximise our procurement opportunities (buying gains) through recognising time is key to allow our buyers to “sweat” the supply chain for maximum benefit, developing a buying strategy for each project which focuses on the packages where we are going to add most value to the project and avoiding having to rush key orders through by creating time in the design process and making sure subcontract enquiry packages are ready to go well in advance. • Participate in Framework Suppliers selection where required. • Ensure suitably developed technical delivery plan and procurement schedules are produced along with reviews and consideration of any buildability and Temporary Works requirements are carried out. • Provide an effective Civil and MEICA technical interface with the client. • Coordinate, challenge and optimise Civil and MEICA technical solutions, maintaining compliance with design and regulatory requirements. • Ensure early involvement and engagement with the Commissioning & Asset Integration Manager and their teams during the design phase, so a clear strategy and plan can be developed before we go to site. • Report into the Risk Manager on all aspects of Civil and MEICA delivery including performance, forecasting and key issues. • Provide support (MEICA in particular) to all delivery functions across the whole project lifecycle. • At all times focus positively on the Client and Customer. • Understand and implement Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Targets • Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment. • Undertake Safety Inspections and actively promote safe working and behavioural safety. • Establish a reputation for Project delivery excellence, particularly in the Design and Procurement phases of the project. • Capture and share best practice and embed and drive continuous improvement The experience we are looking for in a candidate: • Can do, will do approach to Project delivery. • General management and leadership skills • Excellent all-round verbal and written communication skills. • Client and partnering focused. • Ability to Listen, motivate and manage others. • Personally, well organised • Team Player • Proven technical ability. • Good Commercial and Contractual awareness. • Ability to manage sub-contract and supply chain through project lifecycle. • Negotiation skills. • Able to work within strict deadlines. • Presentation skills. • Proficient computer and IT skills. • A minimum of an HND.HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering discipline • Strong MEICA background, preferably in Water/Wastewater (or related) project delivery and design • Working knowledge of Microsoft packages • Self-motivation • Be able to organise yourself and others workload • Be proactive in your approach • An excellent communicator • A high level of diplomacy and customer focused • IOSH 1 day Working Safely or equivalent Minimum Experience Needed: • Significant demonstratable experience of the infrastructure or industrial MEICA scope, preferably in Water/Wastewater (or related) project delivery and design • Demonstratable experience of general management and leadership skills • Demonstratable experience in organising colleague’s workload • Demonstratable commercial and contractual awareness • Computer literacy including Microsoft Suite Qualifications Needed: • HND/HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering discipline Training required: • IOSH 1 day Working Safely or equivalent If rate of pay is a sliding scale what is needed to get to the top amount: • Significant demonstratable experience of the infrastructure MEICA scope in Water and Wastewater project delivery and design with a leading contractor / main client. • Additional qualifications relevant to water and/or sewage treatment processes. • Professional Engineering memberships relevant to engineering discipline. • Demonstrable experience with all job description responsibilities. • Demonstratable experience with all points in the minimum experience section. The salary banding is indicative and dependent on experience. Details on the full package are to be discussed during shortlisting