MEICA Engineer – Water Infrastructure (12‑month contract)

About the role

The role is for a MEICA Engineer supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure projects within the Thames Water region. You will join a multidisciplinary delivery team on a 12‑month contract, working on design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of AMP8 projects.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver MEICA aspects of water and wastewater capital projects.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and civil engineering activities.
• Review technical specifications, drawings and contractor submissions.
• Support site installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Liaise with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and support programme delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Produce technical documentation, reports and commissioning records.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a MEICA Engineer, Project Engineer, EICA Engineer or EC&I Engineer in the water industry.
• Experience delivering clean water or wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle delivery, commissioning and handover processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Competitive day rate of £450‑£550.
• 12‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension.
• Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 contractor on a major AMP8 programme.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects.
• Collaborative and supportive project environment.