MEICA Project Engineer

Project Engineer MEICA
Location: Rickmansworth
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + package
Type: Permanent

The Company

A leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering complex projects across water, transport, energy and the built environment. The business operates through long-term frameworks and joint ventures, with a strong direct delivery model and a focus on developing internal talent.

The Role

An opportunity for an experienced MEICA Project Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering water and infrastructure schemes. You will provide technical leadership across MEICA packages, ensuring works are planned, safe, compliant and delivered to specification.

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will take ownership of engineering coordination, technical assurance and supplier management across multiple projects valued from £200k to £10m+.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the delivery of MEICA works

• Produce functional specifications and support contractor selection

• Manage engineering suppliers and subcontractors

• Provide technical input to commercial teams for variations and instructions

• Liaise with clients, consultants and site teams

• Carry out technical assurance, audits and quality checks

• Support tendering and design development

• Coordinate engineering documentation and drawings

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance with H&S legislation and best practice

• Support site teams with troubleshooting and technical problem-solving

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar MEICA / Project Engineering role

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA or related discipline

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• SMSTS or NEBOSH

• Relevant CSCS card

• Solid understanding of programme management and site delivery

• Strong IT skills (Office 365)

• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work

• First Aid trained

Desirable

• Experience within water and wastewater projects

• Familiarity with WIMES standards

• Knowledge of NEC / MF1 / IChemE contracts

• Thames Water Safety Passport

• EUSR Water Hygiene

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension

• Private medical and life assurance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent)

• Career development and leadership training

• Long-term, secured framework work

• Employee wellbeing and support programmes