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MEICA Project Engineer

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MEICA Project Engineer – Water Industry (Mechanical or Electrical)
Location: South East
Hours: 45 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance or Company Car Scheme + Full Benefits Package

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of design and build projects within the water industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background to join a progressive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:



Coordinate and deliver a range of projects of varying complexity and value

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Provide technical input on equipment and plant repairs, refurbishments, and replacements

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Develop, implement, and monitor pre-construction process plans

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Attend and contribute to start-up, design, and site meetings

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Oversee the management and performance of suppliers and subcontractors

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Ensure all project documentation is in place for successful handover and sign-off

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Manage scope changes in line with contract requirements, including early warnings and compensation events

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Compile and deliver accurate O&M manuals and Health & Safety files, using internal or outsourced resources

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Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams (both direct and subcontracted)

Qualifications and Experience:

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5 years' experience in a design and build role within the water sector

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Strong understanding and experience of NEC contracts

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HNC or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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Valid CSCS card

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SMSTS certification

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18th Edition BS7671 (required for electrical engineers only)

Key Benefits:

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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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Car allowance or company car scheme

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Company pension scheme

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Private healthcare cover

If you're looking to join a company delivering vital infrastructure to the water industry and take the next step in your engineering career, apply online with your CV!

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across the following sectors, frameworks and industries:- water treatment, clean water, wastewater, waste water, wwtw, wtw, thames water, anglian water, cambridge water, essex water, ses water, southern water, southeast water, amp 6, amp 7, scottish water, sutton and east surrey water, wessex water, south west water, severn trent water, welsh water, united utilities, yorkshire water, STW, sludge, treatment works, chemical dosing, sewage, pumping station, booster station, paper mill, brewery, food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, process engineering, UKPN, power networks, substations, energy, transmission and distribution

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