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Project Engineer (MEICA)
Southern Water Framework – South East
We are looking for a MEICA Project Engineer to join our Environment Division, supporting the delivery of projects within the Southern Water AMP8 framework.
You will play a key role in delivering clean and wastewater non-infrastructure schemes, helping to coordinate Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (MEICA) activities across the full project lifecycle.
Working with the Project Manager and wider engineering team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects from design through to commissioning and handover, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
What you'll be doing:
Project Delivery
Support MEICA engineering activities from design through to commissioning and handover
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, ICA and Civil disciplines
Contribute to project planning, progress tracking and reporting
Work with the delivery team to help meet programme, cost and quality targets
Design & Engineering Support
Assist with the review and coordination of MEICA design outputs
Work with design teams and suppliers to gather technical information
Take part in:
Design reviews
HAZOP / HAZID workshops
Help ensure designs are buildable, compliant and efficient
Procurement & Commercial
Support procurement of MEICA equipment and materials
Assist with preparation of subcontractor packages and orders
Track equipment and material deliveries against programme requirements
Contribute to cost tracking and reporting
Help identify and manage variations
Construction & Site Coordination
Work alongside Site Managers and subcontract partners to support delivery
Assist with coordination of MEICA installation activities
Support safe delivery and quality standards on site
Help resolve technical queries during construction
Testing, Commissioning & Handover
Support factory and site testing (FATs and SATs)
Assist with commissioning and system integration activities
Contribute to preparation of handover documentation, including:
Support client training where required
Health, Safety & Compliance
Assist with preparation and review of RAMS and project documentation
Promote a positive and inclusive health and safety culture
Support compliance with:
Contribute to quality assurance through Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
About you:
We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you meet most of the criteria and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering discipline
Experience (including placements or early-career roles) in the water, utilities or infrastructure sector
Exposure to MEICA systems or multidisciplinary engineering environments
Strong technical understanding of preferred engineering discipline
Proficient working knowledge of:
Mechanical systems (e.g. pumps, valves, pipework)
Electrical systems (e.g. LV systems, MCCs)
ICA systems (e.g. instrumentation, PLC/SCADA)
Awareness of project lifecycle (design > construction > commissioning)
Strong organisational and coordination skills
Clear communication and collaborative working style
Willingness to learn and develop across MEICA disciplines
Proactive and solution-focused mindset
Commitment to health, safety and quality
Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
Experience working within AMP programmes or framework environments
Knowledge of Southern Water standards
Progress towards professional accreditation (e.g. IMechE, IET or equivalent)
CSCS card and EUSR Water Hygiene
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our Benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
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About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [email protected]
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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