MEICA Project Engineer

End-to-end project delivery of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation (MEICA) projects.

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  HNC / HND or Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
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  Experience in water or wastewater projects.
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  CSCS Card.
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  Water Hygiene Card.

United Utilities (UU) have awarded a single 5 (+5)-year framework agreement to manage and deliver large-scale on-site asset maintenance activities across the North West region. This includes the management and execution of diverse works across Water, Wastewater, and Bioresources workstreams.
We require MEICA Project Engineers to support the development and delivery of these projects. The Project Engineer will build key relationships with UU operational personnel and supply chain partners, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
The role may be office- or site-based, depending on workload. The Project Engineer will ensure that all safety, contractual, technical, quality, and performance requirements are met, managing discipline engineers, designers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
A thorough understanding of the Client Quality Management System, design and engineering procedures, and site safety and construction management requirements is essential.

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  Support operations within the Managed Service Provider (MSP) framework.
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  Ensure all projects and services comply fully with United Utilities' governance processes and approvals.
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  Provide consistent and accurate reporting of project performance within MSP systems.
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  Identify and manage project risks early, escalating issues promptly to the Project Manager.

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  Act as Design Engineer during concept and definition stages.
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  Provide engineering input during conceptual design phases.
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  Review solution packages and liaise with the Client to resolve issues.
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  Produce design deliverables and scope of works for pricing.
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  Review supplier bids and prepare project budgets.
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  Contribute to risk and opportunities registers and tender programmes.

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  Produce engineering specifications and scope of works packages.
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  Manage subcontractor, service, and equipment suppliers from design through to completion.
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  Drive innovation, standardisation, and value engineering across projects.
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  Participate in detailed design HAZOPs and ALMs.
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  Conduct site surveys and provide engineering support throughout project delivery.
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  Review OEM and packaged plant O&M manuals.

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  Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental procedures.
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  Promote and embed SHE best practices across all project activities.

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  Manage design and procurement activities to agreed budgets.
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  Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
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  Raise requisitions for subcontractors, services, and equipment.
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  Undertake technical and commercial bid assessments.

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  Develop and manage engineering design and procurement delivery programmes.

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  Attend factory acceptance tests and inspections in line with project quality plans.
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  Conduct supplier performance reviews.
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  Ensure compliance with quality management systems, European/British Standards, WIMES, and client specifications.

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  Produce and review site-specific SHE management documentation (CPP / RAMS).
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  Ensure understanding of safe site operation, including toolbox talks, briefings, and risk assessments.
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  Contribute to collaborative planning, conflict resolution, and sequencing reviews.
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  Understand operational water facility constraints to ensure safe and compliant work delivery.

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  Attend regular design and progress meetings.
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  Ensure smooth day-to-day project operations.
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  Participate in client and internal audits as required.

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  Strong knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations in both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer capacities.
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  Strong technical understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
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  Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
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  Strong contract awareness and commercial understanding.
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  Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
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  Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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  Awareness of buildability and site delivery considerations.
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  Experience delivering projects under various contractual arrangements (competitive tender, partnering, frameworks).
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  Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to challenges and deliver creative solutions.
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  Proven record of achieving project objectives within budget and resource constraints.