MEICA Project Lead - Water & Automation Systems

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced MIECA Manager to join us on the HARP project in the North West of England. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, take a look at the description below.

What matters to us

• CSCS Card.
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Control, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Previous water industry experience.
• Project management and planning experience.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Stakeholder management and communication.
• Health, safety, and quality awareness.
• Leadership and team coordination.

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

Your contribution to our company

The purpose of the role is to design, manage, coordinate, and deliver mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems throughout a project's lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, budget, and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and review MEICA designs and technical specifications.
• Manage the procurement of equipment and subcontractors for the project.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and control systems integration.
• Provide support for installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance is maintained in accordance with UK regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, risks, and quality performance.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and handover records.
• Provide technical support during construction and operational phases.

Typical Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, pipework, MCCs (Motor Control Centres), VSDs (Variable Speed Drives).
• A solid understanding of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience in instrumentation and control systems.
• A strong background in water and wastewater treatment processes (for utility-sector roles).
• AutoCAD and other engineering design software experience.
• Working knowledge of UK electrical and safety regulations.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website .

What you stand to gain

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications - careful review and evaluation of submitted documents
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting - the number of interviews may vary depending on the position
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE- clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate's entry

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!

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