EICA Project Engineer

Position: EICA Project Engineer

Location: Rickmansworth (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 Plus Car/Allowance and Excellent Benefits Package

Our Client is one of the largest privately owned engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design and engineering services across multiple sectors, including water, transport, built environment and energy.

As an Electrical Project Engineer within the MEICA business, you will bring demonstrable MEICA or industrial installation experience and practical skills to the team with an electrical focus. You will provide the detailed technical input to the project and ensure that the work is safe and meets the specifications before implementation. The Electrical Project Engineer will have a strong focus on achieving safety targets and will have zero tolerance for unsafe working practices and occurrences. They will actively engage the project construction team in the successful implementation of project delivery.

Working closely with the Project Manager and the project team, you will ensure that MEICA project-related activities are planned and executed to meet the project requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Project Management team in the delivery of MEICA projects
• Production of functional specifications, contractor selection and ensuring that all supporting scope is delivered on time
• Provide data to the project Commercial Manager/QS in respect to variation orders and site instructions
• Manage suppliers of engineering services across all technical disciplines
• Liaise with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
• Developing and reviewing tender documents, both for consultants and construction works.
• Understanding project risks and co-ordinating mitigation activities
• Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs through the detailed design and construction phases of projects
• Assisting in the resolution of engineering issues arising through project delivery and ensuring quality control
• Manage multiple engineering aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet technical and quality standards
• Developing and overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Supporting the project team in preparing detailed MEICA & interface engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Working with the project team by assigning in tasks and providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Understanding project risks and co-ordinating the mitigation activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations throughout the project
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, ICA, process and civil engineers, to ensure integrated and coordinated project designs
• Participating in site visits and inspections to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure quality control
• Troubleshooting with the project team in resolving MEICA-related issues that may arise during project execution
• Ensuring that projects adhere to codes, standards, and industry best practices
• Managing project documentation, including technical reports, change orders, and project records
• Preparing and delivering project progress reports and presentations to clients and project stakeholders

Experience:

• Previous experience working in an electrical discipline
• Expertise in Instrumentation, control and automation systems
• Demonstrated capability in electrical installations
• Ability to liaise at all levels
• A team player with the ability to coordinate project-related activities with clients' consultants and 3rd parties
• Relevant CSCS Card (Either Experienced Technical Supervisor, Supervisory, Professionally Qualified Person, or Manager)
• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Familiar with programme management and maintenance

Desirable:

• WIMES Standards familiarisation
• Experience of working within the utilities industry, especially Water & Wastewater
• Strong programme and schedule management experience
• Commercial and contract experience, Knowledge of MF1, NEC, IChemE or similar model contracts
• EUSR Water Hygiene card
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an engineering-related subject, ideally in the field of Electrical or ICA
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• 18th Edition
• SCADA/HMI/PLC experience
• SMSTS or NEBOSH qualified

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