MEICA Site Manager

MEICA Site Manager (Water)

Location: Snodland, Kent (with regional coverage across Kent & South East London)

Rate: £400 - £450 per day (CIS or LTD)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months (with a view to permanent employment)

We are seeking an experienced MEICA Site Manager to lead mechanical and electrical asset upgrades across a variety of water infrastructure sites. While the main hub site is based in Snodland, Kent, this mobile position will require you to manage critical packages throughout Kent and South East London.

The project scope focuses on vital environment and water control infrastructure, including the mechanics of sluice gates, river locks, pumping stations, and the installation/upgrade of specialized eel screens. We need a strong site manager with a background in multi-disciplinary electrical and mechanical systems who can take full operational control, manage budgets, and safely drive delivery across these multiple regional frameworks.

• Site Leadership:
  Take operational responsibility for MEICA delivery, managing the day-to-day programme and coordinating multi-disciplinary subcontractors across various site locations.
• Asset Upgrades & Replacement:
  Oversee complex M&E packages including river locks, sluice gates, pumping systems, and specialized eel screen replacements.
• Technical & Design Compliance:
  Interrogate MEICA design drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and telemetry/control documents to ensure right-first-time delivery and seamless systems integration.
• Health & Safety Management:
  Enforce strict CDM 2015 and asset safety standards. Write, review, and sign off on RAMS, manage Permit to Work systems, and oversee safe working procedures near/over water and within confined spaces.
• Commercial & Progress Tracking:
  Track daily outputs against target budgets, manage variations, maintain accurate site diaries, and report progress directly to the Project Manager.

• MEICA Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering both mechanical and electrical engineering packages within the water, river environment, or utilities sectors.
• Asset Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of water level control structures (sluice gates, lock mechanisms), pumping station components, and relevant asset standards.
• Qualifications:
  
  SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Black or Gold CSCS Card (Managerial / Technical).
• EUSR National Water Hygiene card is highly desirable.
• Mobility:
  Full UK driving licence is mandatory, as this role involves traveling to various regional site locations in Kent and South East London.

Hub

Location:

Snodland, Kent.

Payment Options: CIS or LTD company models welcome.

Stability:
Initial 6-month contract with an active opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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