MEICA Delivery Manager

Job Summary

Join Costain Group PLC as a MEICA Delivery Manager to lead the design, construction and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control (MEICA) systems for the Otterbourne Water Supply Works Upgrade Programme.

• Manage allocated MEICA engineers, ensuring safe and compliant work aligned with company procedures, specifications, and programme targets.
• Oversee all MEICA activities from design through to scheme completion.
• Report MEICA progress to Project Managers, C&DLs and Program Managers.
• Assist in the selection and allocation of MEICA resources.
• Provide technical and quality support to M&E site managers.
• Manage M&E subcontractors, ensuring adherence to safety, programme, quality and design requirements.
• Coordinate the integration of civil, mechanical, electrical and control systems for seamless delivery.
• Liaise with stakeholders—including design teams, contractors, suppliers and the client—to manage project life‑cycle communication.
• Develop commissioning strategies, validate design intent, and resolve inconsistencies to achieve successful system handover.
• Champion quality assurance practices across design and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, industry, environmental and safety standards.
• Support MEICA induction, risk monitoring, and documentation control throughout the project.

• Background in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation & control engineering.
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment projects.
• Relevant degree, HND or equivalent qualification.

Costain delivers integrated, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets, focusing on blue‑chip clients, regulatory commitments and sustainability.

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