MEICA Site Supervisor

Job Title: MEICA Site Supervisor (Water Treatment)Location: Davyhulme, ManchesterThe Opportunity:This is an exciting opportunity to join a team working on a major water treatment project in Davyhulme, Manchester. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and safe delivery of this vital infrastructure project.Key Responsibilities:MEICA Site Supervision:

• Installation & Management: Supervise mechanical, electrical, instrument, control, and automation (MEICA) installations, ensuring work is conducted safely and to the highest quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Actively contribute to the production of site safety documentation, ensuring SHE standards are continuously improved, and safe systems of work are strictly adhered to.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure a high-quality product is delivered, adhering to current standards and specifications.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Ensure ITPs (Inspection Test Plans) are in place, check sheets are completed throughout construction and commissioning, and appropriate records are produced for hazardous area and safety-critical systems (e.g., COMPEX certification, tightness testing).
• Safety & Isolation: Enforce MEICA safety rules, support the production of related documentation, actively participate in isolation planning and management, and ensure the competency of subcontractor site resources.
• Permitting & Inspections: Oversee the issuance of Costain permits (where required) or ensure implementation of client/Subcontractor permits. Conduct regular MEICA safety inspections of temporary and permanent equipment.
• Testing & Handover: Oversee on-site testing (e.g., cable testing, pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, software/telemetry testing) and assist with the compilation of handover documentation, as-built drawings, O&Ms (Operation & Maintenance manuals), etc.

Required Qualifications and Experience:Essential:

• HNC or higher within Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Previous water/wastewater site experience (preferred) or familiarity with process industries.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., IET Wiring Regulations, BS 7671, ASME).
• Familiarity with working in hazardous environments. Prior knowledge of DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) and COMPEX requirements.
• SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) / SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

Desirable:

• Experience working on similar water treatment projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate of £350 per day.
• Opportunities for potential extension of the contract based on performance.
• Work on a challenging and impactful infrastructure project with a leading engineering solutions provider.
• Strong safety culture and commitment to employee well-being.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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