MEICA Project Engineer

Our client requires a MEICA Project Engineer to work on a contract basis across the North West region. This role will support delivery of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation projects across Water, Wastewater, and Bioresources workstreams.

To deliver end to end MEICA projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery. The Project Engineer will develop key relationships with operational teams, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders while managing discipline engineers, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The role will involve a combination of office and site based work depending on workload demands.

• Manage full lifecycle project delivery from concept through completion.
• Ensure projects meet SHE, quality, technical, and performance standards.
• Lead discipline engineers, designers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support design and engineering stages, including HAZOPs and ALMs.
• Produce engineering specifications, scope of works, and manage subcontractor designs.
• Support procurement, solution pricing, and budget management.
• Ensure accurate project reporting and performance tracking.
• Identify, manage, and raise project risks and opportunities.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental best practice on site.
• Oversee construction management, site delivery, and operational water facility constraints.
• Attend factory acceptance testing and supplier inspections.
• Ensure compliance with European/British standards, WIMES, and client specifications.

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience delivering MEICA projects in Water/Wastewater/Bioresources.
• CSCS Card and Water Hygiene Card.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations (Principal Contractor/Designer experience desirable).
• Strong technical understanding of MEICA systems.
• Commercial and contract awareness.
• Proven track record of delivering projects or project portfolios.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across multiple priorities.

At First Recruitment Group we understand how important it is to secure the right people. Our Recruitment Consultants take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and believe this role offers a superb opportunity for a MEICA Project Engineer looking for new employment.