MEICA Lead – Water Infrastructure Projects

About the role

We are seeking a MEICA Lead to join our United Utilities framework in the North West of England. You will provide technical leadership for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) disciplines across water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead MEICA input from feasibility through to commissioning.
• Review mechanical and electrical requirements, identify risks and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to meet quality, safety, programme and commercial targets.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams across all MEICA disciplines.
• Ensure designs, installations and commissioning comply with industry standards, client specifications and statutory regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a MEICA‑focused role within a main contractor or utilities environment.
• Track record delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and commissioning activities.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients, consultants, supply‑chain partners and operational teams.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Instrumentation
• Control systems
• Automation
• Commissioning