22 meica project engineer jobs found

Key Responsibilities Early Involvement & Design Development Act as design engineer during concept and definition stages. Provide engineering input into feasibility and conceptual design options. Undertake initial reviews of solution packages, identifying risks, issues or opportunities. Prepare solution pricing deliverables, scopes of work and design submissions. Review supplier bids and support creation of project budgets and programmes. Contribute to risk and opportunities registers and planning documentation. Detailed Design & Engineering Lead internal discipline design activities and manage subcontract design deliverables. Produce engineering specifications, technical documents and scopes of work. Manage service providers, equipment suppliers and MEICA subcontractors throughout the design and delivery phases. Participate in HAZOPs, ALMs and technical review workshops. Conduct site surveys and provide engineering support from concept to commissioning. Review OEM and...

Location: South Midlands Contract: Mid-April 2026 – Dec / Jan 2027 - Possible extension Site Based: 5 days per week Project & Role Overview An upgrade project at an operational wastewater treatment works in the South Midlands is progressing through its main construction phase, delivering new treatment processes and expanding the capability of the existing facility. A MEICA Project Engineer is required to support the technical delivery of the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control scope across procurement, installation and commissioning. Working alongside the MEICA Site Lead and project team, the role will ensure that new process equipment and associated electrical and control systems are installed and integrated correctly within the existing works. The position will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to support installation quality, resolve technical queries and ensure the project progresses smoothly into commissioning and operational...

MEICA Project Engineer – MCC Projects (Water Sector) Location: Bridgwater and surrounding regions Project Values: £10,000 – £100,000 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview We’re looking for a proactive MEICA Project Engineer with strong electrical and control systems experience—particularly around MCC (Motor Control Centre) upgrades, replacements, and small-scale capital works in the water sector. You’ll help deliver multiple concurrent projects from early design through commissioning, ensuring work is safe, compliant, on time, and within budget. This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, working closely with supply chain partners, and being embedded in operational water-industry environments. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery * Lead the engineering and technical delivery of MCC-focused MEICA projects ranging from £10k to £100k. * Produce, review, and approve design documentation, drawings, and technical submissions. *...

Design Manager Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Are you a passionate Design Manager ready to take on a leading role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join our client's team and make a significant impact on the future of cities and environments, working on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical UK infrastructure projects, collaborating with a talented, multi-disciplinary team within the Water market. You'll help shape transformational programmes that deliver industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from design through to construction-phase support. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include: ·Coordinating or managing a team of engineers to deliver technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary...

Design Manager Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Are you a passionate Design Manager ready to take on a leading role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join our client's team and make a significant impact on the future of cities and environments, working on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical UK infrastructure projects, collaborating with a talented, multi-disciplinary team within the Water market. You'll help shape transformational programmes that deliver industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from design through to construction-phase support. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include: ·Coordinating or managing a team of engineers to deliver technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary...

Civil Water Engineer Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Water Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary group, you will be instrumental in delivering innovative, high-profile projects for the Water market, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering ventures both in the UK and internationally. This is a chance to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of cities and environments. You will contribute to transformational programmes while delivering industry-leading solutions through every phase of the project lifecycle. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Civil Water Engineer, you will be responsible for: ·Coordinating or managing a team of Civil Water engineers to deliver technical design work on complex,...

Civil Water Engineer Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Water Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary group, you will be instrumental in delivering innovative, high-profile projects for the Water market, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering ventures both in the UK and internationally. This is a chance to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of cities and environments. You will contribute to transformational programmes while delivering industry-leading solutions through every phase of the project lifecycle. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Civil Water Engineer, you will be responsible for: ·Coordinating or managing a team of Civil Water engineers to deliver technical design work on complex,...

Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer – Infrastructure Projects Location: Surrey Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP A major infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer to support the development and mobilisation of complex water and wastewater projects. This role focuses on the critical pre-construction and design phases of project delivery, ensuring schemes are properly planned, technically coordinated and commercially positioned before construction begins. The successful candidate will work closely with pre-construction teams, designers, planners and procurement specialists to develop robust target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies while ensuring design solutions are aligned with programme and buildability requirements. The Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer will play a key role in coordinating operational input during the early stages of project development. Working...

Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer – Infrastructure Projects Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP A major infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer to support the development and mobilisation of complex water and wastewater projects. This role focuses on the critical pre-construction and design phases of project delivery, ensuring schemes are properly planned, technically coordinated and commercially positioned before construction begins. The successful candidate will work closely with pre-construction teams, designers, planners and procurement specialists to develop robust target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies while ensuring design solutions are aligned with programme and buildability requirements. The Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer will play a key role in coordinating operational input during the early stages of project development....

Preconstruction Project Engineer Location: Surrey Rate: £350 - £400 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer to support the development and mobilisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a large capital delivery programme. This role sits within the pre-construction and engineering team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and properly planned before construction begins. The successful candidate will contribute to the early stages of project development by supporting the preparation of target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies, ensuring projects are set up for successful execution once they progress to site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and operational delivery teams, you will review engineering deliverables to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will help coordinate the development of...

Preconstruction Project Engineer Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £350 - £400 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer to support the development and mobilisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a large capital delivery programme. This role sits within the pre-construction and engineering team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and properly planned before construction begins. The successful candidate will contribute to the early stages of project development by supporting the preparation of target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies, ensuring projects are set up for successful execution once they progress to site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and operational delivery teams, you will review engineering deliverables to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will help coordinate the...

Design Coordinator – Infrastructure Projects Location: Surrey Rate: £300 - £380 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to support the delivery of civil and MEICA projects within a large capital programme. This role sits within the engineering and design management team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and fully developed prior to construction. The successful candidate will play an important role during the pre-construction and detailed design phases, helping to ensure design deliverables, procurement requirements and delivery planning are aligned before work begins on site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and project delivery teams, you will review design outputs to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will also support the development of robust delivery plans by coordinating surveys, testing and inspections...

Design Coordinator – Infrastructure Projects Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £300 - £380 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to support the delivery of civil and MEICA projects within a large capital programme. This role sits within the engineering and design management team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and fully developed prior to construction. The successful candidate will play an important role during the pre-construction and detailed design phases, helping to ensure design deliverables, procurement requirements and delivery planning are aligned before work begins on site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and project delivery teams, you will review design outputs to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will also support the development of robust delivery plans by coordinating surveys, testing and inspections...

Engineering Manager - Water Industry Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £400 to £535 per day (outside IR35) An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector. The Projects you'll be working on Varied projects across the UK water industry, including: Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide Key Responsibilities Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams Act as Professional Head for design function Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water...

Site Engineer – Plymouth (Royal Navy Project) We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support a redevelopment project within a live MOD facility in Plymouth. You will assist in ensuring technical compliance and help deliver works safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Assist with setting out, ensuring works meet design tolerances Prepare as-built drawings and maintain the drawing register Support quality assurance processes, inspections, and testing of materials/workmanship Assist with site safety, environmental, and quality inspections Monitor progress against time, quality, and quantity targets Maintain daily diaries and project trackers Provide engineering support to resolve technical queries Check survey equipment calibration and site control points Assist with procurement and preparation of site sketchesRequirements Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) desirable Working towards professional accreditation (e.g.,...

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a large marine civils scheme. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out drainage and groundworks package in accordance with drawings, specifications, and programme * Managing QA documentation, including ITPs and as-built records * Carrying out site inspections and quality control checks * Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring progress on site * Assisting with surveys, volumes, and resolving technical queries Site Engineer Requirements: * Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or earthworks projects. * Strong setting out and surveying skills * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications * Valid CSCS card * The engineer needs to supply their own total station (Leica, Trimble, Topcon) Application: To apply for this Site Engineer role, please submit your up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Site Engineer  Project: Thames Water  Location: Oxfordshire area start: May 2026 We are seeking two experienced Site Engineers to support a major programme of archaeological works on the White Horse Reservoir project. This is a fast-paced, site-based role requiring a mix of surveying capability and strong coordination skills. Key Responsibilities Setting out using GPS/GNSS equipment (grids, trench locations, site boundaries) Monitoring and reporting subcontractor progress against programme Issuing and managing dig permits / permits to break ground Coordinating with archaeologists, subcontractors, and the wider project team Identifying and resolving delays and site constraints Maintaining accurate site records, surveys, and progress logs Requirements Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil, enabling, or infrastructure projects Competent in GPS/GNSS surveying equipment (e.g. Leica, Trimble, Topcon) Strong understanding of site processes, permits, and health &...

Our client are currently seeking a MEICA Site Manager to join their water sector team on a contractual basis. This role involves overseeing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) activities on a water treatment site, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage all MEICA site activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to develop project plans and schedules Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations Supervise and guide the work of site engineers and subcontractors Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to guarantee adherence to specifications Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management Identify and mitigate potential risks to project timelines and budgets Maintain thorough documentation of all on-site activities Job Requirements: Experience in managing MEICA projects...

Section Engineer – HS2 (BBV Sublot 2A & 2B) Location: Midlands (Stoneleigh to Hampton in Arden) Contract: Minimum 12-month contract (CIS available) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support delivery on the HS2 BBV Sublot 2A & 2B works across the Midlands corridor. This role will focus on drainage and associated infrastructure packages, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple active work fronts. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee and manage drainage packages, including surface water drainage, culverts, carrier drains, attenuation systems, and associated infrastructure works. * Carry out setting out and ensure all works are delivered in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs). * Perform QA checks and maintain quality standards across site activities. * Coordinate subcontractors and supervise daily site operations to ensure safe and efficient delivery. *...

Freelance Site Engineer – Flood Defence & Environment Agency (EA) Projects We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a programme of Flood Defence and Environment Agency (EA) works. This role will involve working across multiple active sites, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure projects aimed at flood risk management, river restoration, and coastal protection. This is a long-term freelance opportunity, offering a minimum 6-month contract with strong potential for extension based on performance and project requirements. Role Overview As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex civil engineering works, ensuring all setting out and technical aspects of the project are executed accurately and efficiently. You will be working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, and subcontractors to maintain programme, quality, and safety...