MEICA Lead

Brand new opportunity which can be inside or outside IR35!

Our Client has a requirement for a MEICA Lead, who will be required to work on a contract basis in London.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• • Lead, plan, and deliver all Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) and commissioning activities, ensuring alignment with project programme, budget, and Costain/Thames Water Framework standards.

  • Coordinate all Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation design, construction, and commissioning elements with designers, site teams, subcontractors, and Thames Water to ensure seamless project delivery.

  • Promote standardisation, consistency, and best practices across all Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation works, ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

  • Fully understand the scope of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation systems, managing risks, outages, interfaces, and opportunities to optimise project outcomes.

  • Ensure subcontractor specifications meet Thames Water, British Standards, and WIMES requirements.

  • Oversee production of all commissioning handover documentation, including manuals and ACD folders.

  • Identify and resolve design, supply chain, and site interface issues related to Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation to ensure smooth execution.

  • Attend key meetings and workshops, providing technical guidance and generating action points as required.

  • Support risk and opportunity management and participate in audits when necessary.

  • Fulfil duties as LV AP(E) or AP(M) as required

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience in MEICA Design, Delivery & Commissioning on large complex mechanical/electrical and process plants in the Water Industry.  
• Previous experience working as an electrical or mechanical authorised person on complex systems.  
• Experience with a main contractor working on Water and Wastewater Process Engineering projects.  
• Must have experience of the MEICA Design, Delivery & Commissioning process, including, ECI, De-Risking, Design review, RAMS collation & review, Quality plans, ITPS, check sheets, programmes, manuals etc. Throughout the project life cycle.  
• Relevant discipline engineering HNC or engineering apprenticeship with experience of MEICA delivery in a multi-discipline environment.  
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme or affiliation required for the project (CSCS/ECS Card).  
• Site management safety training scheme (SMSTS)  
• First aid at work. 
• Must hold a valid Blue Water Hygiene card & Thames Water Passport.  
• Preferred holder of Professional membership & registration with the IET/IMechE/SOE possible level of (EngTech/IEng/CEng).  

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a MEICA Lead looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.