Lead the Future of Water Infrastructure – Drive Innovation, Delivery & Excellence as a MEICA Lead! MEICA Lead – Senior Water Industry Role Locations: Milton Keynes & Warrington / Preston Salary: Very Competitive Car Allowance Excellent Benefits Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available About the Role We are recruiting for two full-time, senior positions to drive delivery across major water industry projects. These roles are ideal for experienced MEICA Leads or M&E Managers / Leads looking to step into a strategic, senior position. You will be responsible for defining and delivering MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) strategy and performance across multiple projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring successful project delivery across the full lifecycle – from pre-construction and procurement through to commissioning and handover – while driving safety, quality, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Define and implement MEICA delivery strategy across water projects Lead procurement strategies and manage subcontractor arrangements Report on performance, risks, and key issues to senior management Drive a strong HSEQ culture across multiple project sites Ensure consistent implementation of safety and quality procedures Oversee programme delivery and contribute to constructability reviews Plan and manage MEICA resources across all project stages Maintain robust technical governance throughout delivery and handover Collaborate with design, commercial, and civil engineering teams Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement Build and maintain strong client relationships About You Degree or equivalent in Engineering (BEng / HNC / HND) Proven experience delivering major water industry Strong knowledge of water industry standards and supply chain Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams CSCS card SMSTS or IOSH (4-day) certification We are open to applications from both MEICA Leads and experienced M&E Managers / Leads. What’s on Offer Very competitive salary Car allowance Full-time, senior leadership role with hybrid working flexibility Opportunity to lead high-profile water projects Career progression within a leading engineering organisation Collaborative, forward-thinking working environment Locations We are hiring for two positions: Milton Keynes Warrington or Preston If you are a senior MEICA professional or M&E Manager / Lead looking to take the next step in the water industry, we’d love to hear from you. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a MEICA lead looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.