MEICA Project Manager

Job Description:

MEICA Project Manager - Water Industry
Location: East Midlands (office-based with regular site travel)

We’re working with a well-established contractor in the UK water sector, looking to appoint an experienced MEICA Project Manager to lead delivery across a range of clean and wastewater projects.

This role will suit someone with a strong background in managing mechanical and electrical works within the water industry, with full responsibility for project delivery from award through to completion.

The Role:

• Lead delivery of MEICA projects across water and wastewater sites
• Manage projects from contract award through to completion and handover
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans
• Ensure compliance with WIMES, BS 7671, and client specifications
• Oversee site activities, coordinating engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Manage procurement of materials, plant, and subcontract packages
• Prepare and manage project documentation including RAMS, progress reports, and QA records
• Act as the main client interface, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support testing, commissioning, and final handover

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the water or utilities sector
• Strong understanding of MEICA systems including pumps, MCCs, pipework, and instrumentation
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control and contract management
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing experience

Qualifications:

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification
• SMSTS
• EUSR Water Hygiene / Confined Space
• Experience with planning tools (MS Project, Primavera)
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (M&E / Civils)

Additional Info:

• Office-based role with regular travel to sites and client meetings
• Flexibility required for occasional out-of-hours work and overnight stays

If interested to hear further on the role, please apply online and a member of the team will be in touch.

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across sectors including water treatment, wastewater, AMP projects, and energy distribution. Relevant industries include clean water, sludge treatment, pumping stations, chemical dosing, sewage, food processing, breweries, pharmaceutical, process engineering, power networks, HV/LV installations, renewables, solar, wind farms, energy storage systems, oil and gas, and petrochemicals.