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Project Engineer (MEICA / ICA - Water / Commissioning)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Chelmsford Full-time GBP 70,000 – 80,000
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Project Engineer (MEICA / ICA - Water / Commissioning)
£70,000-£80,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Working + Car Allowance + Bonus + Company Benefits
Chelmsford

Are you a Project Engineer or Commissioning Engineer with a MEICA / ICA / electrical background in the water industry, looking for a technically focused role where you will take ownership of complex commissioning activities across Thames Water projects?

This growing consultancy is delivering a high volume of MEICA schemes across the Thames Water framework and requires an engineer who can confidently manage the electrical, instrumentation, control and automation delivery across multiple live sites.

In this role, you will take ownership of projects from design coordination through to installation, commissioning and handover, acting as the key technical interface between clients, contractors and internal teams.

This role would suit someone who is confident working hands-on with electrical and control systems, enjoys client-facing responsibility, and is looking to step into a role with real technical ownership across multiple live water projects.

This role would suit someone who is confident in their ability, comfortable being client-facing, and looking to step into a position where they can influence delivery and help shape a growing team.

The Role:

  • Lead delivery of multiple MEICA / ICA water and wastewater projects simultaneously

  • Oversee electrical, instrumentation, control and automation commissioning activities

  • Manage full project lifecycle from design coordination through to installation and handover

  • Attend client meetings and act as technical lead for commissioning and delivery issues

The Person:
  • Project / Commissioning Engineer with MEICA / ICA / Electrical background

  • Experience in the water or wastewater industry

  • Hands-on commissioning experience of electrical and control systems (PLC / MCC / SCADA exposure)

  • Commutable to Chelmsford

Reference: BBBH25119B
Project, Engineer, Manufacturing, Design, Installations, Energy, Water, Commissioning, ICA, Documentation, Lifecycle, South West, Chelmsford

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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