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# meica engineer.

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Sandhurst, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Integration, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/meica-engineer_sandhurst_47181258/

## About the Role

* 10+ Years' Experience: Proven track record in MEICA design, delivery, and commissioning within complex UK Water & Wastewater process plants (Tier 1 main contractor background strongly preferred).
 * Authorised Person: Previous experience operating as a Mechanical or Electrical Authorised Person (AP) on complex infrastructure.
 * Life cycle Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ECI, de-risking, RAMS review, quality control, and system integration.
 * Mandatory Qualifications:
 * HNC / Engineering Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (Mechanical or Electrical).
 * CSCS / ECS Card.
 * Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
 * First Aid at Work.
 * Thames Water Passport & National Water Hygiene (Blue Card).
 * Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and converse confidently with client operations.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior MEICA & Commissioning Engineer to lead, plan, and deliver complex mechanical, electrical, and process engineering projects across the full lifecycle. Working on behalf of a leading Tier 1 infrastructure delivery partner, you will act as the technical and operational bridge between design, site construction, supply chain, and the ultimate water utility client.

You will hold end-to-end accountability for MEICA and commissioning scopes ensuring safety, quality, budget, and programme targets are met while optimising value through standardisation and best practices., * Project Delivery & Commissioning: Lead the MEICA and commissioning lifecycle from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through design review, installation, testing, and formal client handover.

 * Interface & Risk Management: Identify and resolve interface, outage, and coordination challenges between design, civil/site teams, and client operations. Maintain the Risk & Opportunity Register.
 * Compliance & Technical Quality: Ensure all subcontract technical specifications and activities comply with British Standards, WIMES, and water utility specifications.
 * Handover Documentation: Lead the collation and sign-off of commissioning manuals, ACD folders, O&M documentation, quality plans, ITPS, and test check sheets.
 * Stakeholder & Client Liaison: Represent the delivery team in major workshops and progress meetings, providing expert guidance to client representatives, asset integrator, and discipline leads.
 * Safety & Authorised Person Duties: Promote strict Health, Safety & Environmental (SHE) standards on site. Carry out duties as an LV Authorised Person (Electrical or Mechanical) where required.


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