Lead Mechanical Engineer
17 days ago
Southampton
Lead the Future of Water Infrastructure – Drive Innovation, Delivery & Excellence as a MEICA Lead! MEICA Lead – Senior Water Industry Roles Locations: Milton Keynes Or Warrington / Preston Salary: Very Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available About the Role We are recruiting for two full-time, senior positions to drive delivery across major water industry projects. These roles are ideal for experienced MEICA Leads or M&E Managers / Leads looking to step into a strategic, senior position. You will be responsible for defining and delivering MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) strategy and performance across multiple projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring successful project delivery across the full lifecycle – from pre-construction and procurement through to commissioning and handover – while driving safety, quality, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Define and implement MEICA delivery strategy across water projects, • Lead procurement strategies and manage subcontractor arrangements, • Report on performance, risks, and key issues to senior management, • Drive a strong HSEQ culture across multiple project sites, • Ensure consistent implementation of safety and quality procedures, • Oversee programme delivery and contribute to constructability reviews, • Plan and manage MEICA resources across all project stages, • Maintain robust technical governance throughout delivery and handover, • Collaborate with design, commercial, and civil engineering teams, • Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement, • Build and maintain strong client relationships About You • Degree or equivalent in Engineering (BEng / HNC / HND), • Proven experience delivering major water industry or infrastructure projects, • Strong knowledge of water industry standards and supply chain, • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, • CSCS card, • SMSTS or IOSH (4-day) certification We are open to applications from both MEICA Leads and experienced M&E Managers / Leads. What’s on Offer • Very competitive salary, • Car allowance, • Full-time, senior leadership role with hybrid working flexibility, • Opportunity to lead high-profile water projects, • Career progression within a leading engineering organisation, • Collaborative, forward-thinking working environment Locations We are hiring for two positions: • Milton Keynes, • Warrington or Preston If you are a senior MEICA professional or M&E Manager / Lead looking to take the next step in the water industry, we’d love to hear from you.