MEICA Lead

Location: Brighton and Hove

️ MEICA Lead | Water | Sussex Region
£70,000 – £75,000 + Car / Package
Freelance options available (Outside IR35)
If you’re a technically strong MEICA professional who enjoys taking ownership from start to finish, this one’s worth a look.
You’ll be working with a leading water contractor on the AMP8 framework across the Sussex region, leading either a major MEICA scheme or a cluster of £3–5m projects.
This is a hands-on leadership position that combines technical delivery, programme management, and collaboration with design, construction, and commissioning teams to make sure every project runs safely, on time, and to spec.

💡 The Role

• Lead MEICA delivery across one major project or several smaller clean and wastewater schemes

• Manage planning, procurement, and integration of all electrical, mechanical, and ICA works

• Support design development and ensure accuracy through the full project lifecycle

• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance

• Liaise directly with clients and drive project milestones

• Work closely with civils, commissioning, and commercial teams to achieve programme goals

• Maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards at every stage
🔧 What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in MEICA project delivery within the water industry

• Background in either electrical or mechanical engineering

• Experience managing projects from design through to commissioning

• Strong commercial and programme management understanding

• SMSTS or CSCS qualified and a full UK driving licence

• Confident communicator and capable team leader
🌊 What’s on Offer
• £70,000 – £75,000 + Car / Package (Permanent)

• Freelance options available (Outside IR35)

• Long-term AMP8 pipeline with secure regional workload

• Opportunities for technical leadership and progression
📩 Interested?
If you’re an experienced MEICA engineer or manager looking to step into a regional lead role in Sussex, contact Steve Gearing at GRS for a confidential chat