My client is looking to strengthen their operations team with a MEICA Manager for their joint venture framework. Based close to Snodland you will take total responsibility for delivery of MEICA at this site, working alongside the operational & delivery team.

This is a permanent or contract role.

The individual projects are the design and construction of improvements to clean water and dirty water treatment plants, including pumping stations and sea outfalls.

You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and duties/responsibilities of the role will include.

• Full life cycle responsibility for MEICA quality and consistency; from project need establishment to commissioning handover.
• Design phase Responsibility includes

1. Outline design – guiding standards for the Project engineers to provide the early MEICA delivery input into design development/optioneering
2. Detailed Design - establish a consistent approach to design review of supply chain submissions
3. Meet with Heads of Design to review quality, timeliness, and consistency of Design production. Develop relationships with designers and supply chain to help improve delivery

• Support the Programme managers with resource planning, any MEICA key issues as they arise, an oversight of MEICA construction issues and quality.
• Working with the Programme Managers, Procurement Manager and Ops Lead to establish framework wide MEICA procurement strategy
• Management responsibility for Project Engineers & M&E Supervisors framework wide
• Meet regularly with Regional delivery leads to ensure MEICA is being delivered in a consistent manner
• Ensure all projects are being delivered in accordance with National and Local Technical Standards
• Meet with MEICA teams on a regular basis to review performance and feedback. Implement methods and processes ensure behaviours are developed to drive out excellence into all projects
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues.
• Identify potential risks related to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems.
• Diligent Planning of the Southern Water SCO procedure to ensure that site compliance is maintained. The MEICA manager will need to chair meetings to demonstrate that risks have been reviewed and mitigated.
• Be fully conversant with MEICA subcontractor contract conditions, and any risks associated with their process or methodology
• Ensure all projects are delivered with zero H&S and Environmental incidents and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the CMDP Health, Safety & Welfare and Environmental Policies
• Develop and implement innovative and appropriate processes to ensure consistent delivery

About You

Essential

• Experience in guiding a large team of MEICA staff
• Previous experience in running MEICA
• Extensive experience of water supply industry
• Proven ability to manage a large team in a multi-supplier environment
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
• Knowledge and capability to influence internal stakeholders to guide the MEICA strategy

Packages include

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc