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MEICA DeliveryCommissioningTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement
Requirements
Requires significant experience in MEICA and commissioning within the water industry and the ability to lead technical teams. Must possess relevant certifications including CSCS/ECS, EUSR National Water Hygiene, and BS7671 18th Edition.
Job Description
Job Description
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
MEICA Lead
Hampton, Middlesex (with travel to surrounding areas)
As MEICA Lead, you will oversee the successful MEICA and commissioning delivery of Thames Water AMP7 projects from design through to handover. You will provide technical leadership, ensure safe and efficient MEICA installation and commissioning, and work collaboratively with project teams, supply chain partners and the client. Your focus will be on driving quality, ensuring compliance, managing MEICA risks, and supporting projects to achieve timely, safe and successful Takeover.
What you'll be doing:
Project Delivery & Leadership
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our Benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
MEICA Lead
Hampton, Middlesex (with travel to surrounding areas)
As MEICA Lead, you will oversee the successful MEICA and commissioning delivery of Thames Water AMP7 projects from design through to handover. You will provide technical leadership, ensure safe and efficient MEICA installation and commissioning, and work collaboratively with project teams, supply chain partners and the client. Your focus will be on driving quality, ensuring compliance, managing MEICA risks, and supporting projects to achieve timely, safe and successful Takeover.
What you'll be doing:
Project Delivery & Leadership
- Lead MEICA and commissioning delivery across assigned projects, providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain a regular on ‑ site presence, ensuring MEICA works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality standards.
- Support Project Managers in achieving smooth handover, resolving snags, and evidencing commissioning and performance testing.
- Coordinate and review MEICA technical solutions, ensuring compliance with design, client asset standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with design teams to define MEICA and commissioning strategies, ensuring early supply chain integration and consistent approaches.
- Ensure commissioning plans, strategies and documentation are developed on time and align with project deliverables.
- Promote a strong safety culture, undertaking inspections and ensuring MEICA safe systems of work are implemented and maintained.
- Ensure all MEICA installation and commissioning activities meet required technical standards (Thames Water Specifications, WIMES, etc.).
- Work with Quality teams to implement quality plans and provide evidence of compliance.
- Forecast MEICA delivery needs, manage allocated MEICA/commissioning resources and ensure effective performance.
- Provide regular reporting on MEICA progress, risks, issues, programme updates and change control.
- Coordinate with planners to ensure commissioning activities are fully integrated into programme updates.
- Act as a key technical interface with the client, design teams, subcontractors and specialist support functions.
- Support MEICA procurement, package selection and supplier engagement, ensuring clarity of scope and deliverables.
- Oversee training requirements, including coordination of specialist training from suppliers.
- Significant experience in MEICA and/or commissioning within the water industry.
- Proven ability to lead MEICA/commissioning teams and manage client interfaces.
- Strong technical knowledge of water industry processes, mechanical and electrical equipment, and commissioning methodologies.
- Demonstrable experience delivering MEICA works to strict deadlines and programme requirements.
- Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards and safe systems of work.
- Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain input across design, procurement and delivery stages.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
- Relevant CSCS/ECS card.
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
- SSSTS (minimum) / SMSTS (preferred).
- First Aid at Work (preferred).
- BS7671 18th Edition qualification.
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our Benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
MEICA DeliveryCommissioningTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementSupply Chain ManagementRisk ManagementQuality ComplianceWater Industry ProcessesSafety ManagementResource ForecastingTechnical Design Review
About Galliford Try
Galliford Try is a leading UK contractor, and a member of the FTSE 250, passionate about providing high quality buildings and infrastructure for communities across the nation. With expertise in providing whole life solutions to both private and public clients, we have a strong track record in our chosen sectors of Building, Highways and Environment. Our network of offices across England and Scotland, provide local delivery to their regional markets, all underpinned by the strength of a nationwide FTSE business.
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