MEP Engineering Lead

My Client is recruiting for an MEP Lead in the Water Sector

We are seeking a MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Process) Engineering Lead for the Reservoir project to provide critical support to the Engineering Manager in delivering this landmark infrastructure development.

The role involves managing design reviews and technical queries in collaboration with experts, ensuring compliance with reservoir safety standards and contractual timelines.

The MEP Engineering Lead will oversee specific engineering work packages, act as the technical lead on smaller project components, and ensure the availability of accurate data for contractors. Additionally, the role requires engagement with internal teams and stakeholders to secure alignment on solutions, as well as contributing to the development of improved engineering assurance systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair regular meetings with the Design Guardians to discuss the lookahead, open actions and ongoing issues
• Manage the response to Technical Queries and Design Submissions by the main works contractors and manage the liaison, input and expectations of all stakeholders
• Monitor and assess the performance of the Design Guardian against KPIs and regularly review this with them and provide feedback
• Coordinate general requests from and to contractors on engineering matters
• Participating in collaborative planning with Main Works Contractors.
• Chair weekly meetings with Operations to discuss, answer and resolve outstanding queries and issues
• Chair technical workshops between Operations, mains works contractors and the Design Guardian to ensure alignment and buy-in of proposed solutions
• Provide engineering representation at Early Warning meetings to assist in either responding to them or take them away for later resolution
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Engineering Manager, on progress, forecasts and issues
• Undertake monthly reviewers of the Contractors Programme to inform resource forecasting
• Manage and or produce Engineering led papers to support stakeholder engagement and governance processes
• Attend regular meetings with the Engineering Manager

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Extensive experience in the Water Sector
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills
• Good understand and appreciation of the "design process" and its commercial implications
• Strong team player with good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from multiple parties
• Ability to work to deadlines with a focus on results and quality
• High competency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field of study
• Experience of design management