MEICA Project Manager

Glan Agua Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading is seeking a MEICA Project Manager to oversee wastewater treatment projects. This role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and nurturing a collaborative culture. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive base salary with annual reviews

Company laptop and phone

24/7 confidential employee counselling service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong understanding of MEICA systems and delivery methods.
• Experience in leading project teams and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEICA Engineering scope on wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with civil/building engineering and process teams.
• Manage project performance and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Overview

MEICA Project Manager - (Wastewater Treatment Projects) - Reading Region

About Us

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Affinity Water and United Utilities.

Description

MEICA Manager – responsible for leading the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering scope on wastewater projects. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring projects from design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, including programme management, commercial management and HSQE development and awareness. You will lead a one-team culture and support the Contracts Manager to achieve project outcomes. This role offers opportunities to develop specialised knowledge across a wide range of engineering activities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects, embracing a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are followed on-site.
• Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Ensure a positive client experience and a collaborative approach.
• Lead the construction team in all aspects of the MEICA scope of works.
• Coordinate with civil/building engineering and process teams.
• Facilitate coordination as Principal Designer for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as Principal Contractor on live sites and ensure required documentation is on-site and up to date.
• Conduct Health, Safety & Environmental assurance activities on live sites and lead toolbox talks and white-board meetings.
• Promote best practice project management techniques (e.g., Lean Construction and Last Planner).
• Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities; mitigate risks and manage opportunities.
• Report monthly project performance to the Contracts Manager against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
• Manage cashflow and ensure interim payment applications are submitted on time.
• Develop and mentor staff, including setting development plans for team members.
• Involve in resource management and recruitment as a hiring manager.
• Assist, oversee and guide tendering opportunities for new projects.
• Respond to client and stakeholder complaints promptly.
• Seek to improve project delivery through lessons learned and innovative solutions for future projects.
• Keep up-to-date with standards and technology through CPD.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Specific Objectives of the MEICA Manager

• Maintain a positive H&S culture on-site with high standards and zero lost time.
• Collaborate with the Contracts Manager to build a strong MEICA delivery team and hire/onboard new requirements.
• Support a multi-site programme delivery team across design, SI works and pricing, detailed design and delivery.
• Build teams that understand Glanua delivery methods and can work autonomously.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure seamless flow from civil/building works into M&E activities.
• Ensure quality checks are completed and an ITP/ITR process is developed.

What we offer you

• Opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organization.
• Monday to Friday working week with early finish on Fridays.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary with annual reviews.
• Company laptop and phone.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 confidential employee counselling service for employees and families.

Salary

Negotiable

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology