Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineer - SES Water : Job Details

MEICA Project Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Location: Primarily office-based with occasional travel to site offices or treatment works

SES Water is a local water company dedicated to providing high-quality water and exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history of serving the communities in the Southeast of England, we are committed to delivering a reliable and sustainable water supply, ensuring that our customers have access to safe and clean water every day.

What we offer

SES Water value our employee’s wellbeing and have created a package to care for both your financial needs and personal wellbeing.

• Generous salary; £50 - £55k
• Group personal pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Life assurance for peace of mind.
• Financial education, savings, and loans support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme for eco-conscious commuting.
• 25 days of annual leave for work-life balance.
• Simply Health healthcare cashback scheme and Surgical Choices.
• Service and MOT discounts at our on-site garage.
• One paid day per year for volunteering in the community

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for project management and a strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (MEICA) systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a MEICA Project Engineer.

Position Summary: As a MEICA Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of multi-disciplined engineering design and construction projects within strict financial budgets. Reporting to the Capital Delivery Manager, and from the initial project brief to commissioning and handover to operational staff, you will lead and manage non-infrastructure schemes related to water abstraction, treatment, supply, and distribution. Your responsibilities will include preparing and controlling project budgets, overseeing contractor negotiations, conducting technical reviews, and ensuring compliance with relevant quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

Main Duties:

• Project management of non-infrastructure schemes related to water supply and treatment
• Prepare and closely control project budgets
• Manage the preparation of Specifications and Contract Documents, negotiate with Contractors, and appraise and report on Tenders
• Technical review of third-party MEICA designs
• Supervisory duties during construction, installation, and commissioning of various projects
• Conduct feasibility studies covering technical and financial matters to propose alternative schemes
• Review company Mechanical, Electrical, and ICA standards
• Participate in Periodic Reviews and other strategic projects
• Provide technical and operational support across all business functions
• Liaise with internal business functions and external stakeholders to assist with the delivery of the capital program
• Monitor compliance with relevant quality, health, safety, welfare, and environmental legislation, policies, and procedures
• Provide support during incidents and emergencies that may impact customer service

Qualifications and Requirements:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Systems, or Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Good working knowledge of Water Treatment processes
• Knowledge of MEICA design principles
• Full driving license

A forward-thinking utility company, SES Water is driven by innovation and environmental responsibility. We continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to protect and preserve our precious water resources while meeting the evolving needs of our customers.

If you are a dynamic, results-driven engineer with a passion for MEICA project management, we invite you to apply for this exciting role. Join us in our journey to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve and the environment we cherish. Together, we are shaping a sustainable future, one drop at a time.

We thrive on the knowledge and life experiences of our colleagues, recognizing that our differences bring diverse perspectives and make us a great team. We welcome people who live our values, bring their true selves to work, and have a desire to share their lived experience to serve our communities both now and in the future.

Please let us know if you need any support during the application process.