Design and MEICA Manager
£75,000 – £85,000 + benefits
South West England
Permanent
A leading contractor in the utilities and infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Design and MEICA Manager to oversee the design and delivery of MEICA services within a major non-core project portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for ensuring safe, compliant and efficient project execution, reporting directly to the Director of Projects.
The Role
* Lead the management and coordination of design and MEICA services across multiple projects.
* Oversee project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget compliance.
* Deputise for the Director of Projects, making key decisions and providing day-to-day leadership.
* Drive corporate governance and best practice in project delivery.
* Manage budgets, resources and operational processes to maximise efficiency and profitability.
* Lead client stakeholder management, building strong commercial relationships.
* Ensure CDM compliance, risk management and adherence to company systems and procedures.
* Contribute to long-term strategic planning and implementation of new technologies.
* Provide leadership, coaching and motivation to multi-disciplinary project teams.
The Person
* Proven leadership experience in a similar role.
* Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in engineering or construction management.
* Strong track record in the management and delivery of design & build projects of varying value.
* In-depth knowledge of CDM compliance and NEC contracts.
* Excellent people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strong organisational, decision-making and negotiation capabilities.
* Ability to lead multi-discipline teams and influence across all levels of the business.
Benefits
* Salary up to £85,000 plus performance-related bonus (5%).
* Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
* 25 days’ holiday (rising with service) plus option to buy/sell additional days.
* Private healthcare package.
* Life assurance up to 8x salary.
* Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
* Family-friendly policies (enhanced maternity/paternity).
* Annual volunteering day and employee discounts across 3,000+ retailers.
About the Employer
This is a progressive, award-winning organisation recognised for excellence in health, safety and sustainability. The business delivers end-to-end solutions across utilities and infrastructure, including project management, design & build, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.
The company values diversity, inclusion and social responsibility, and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.