Design and MEICA Manager

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + benefits
Location: South West England
Contract: Permanent

A leading contractor in the utilities and infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Design and MEICA Manager to oversee the design and delivery of MEICA services within a major non-core project portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for ensuring safe, compliant and efficient project execution, reporting directly to the Director of Projects.

The Role

• Lead the management and coordination of design and MEICA services across multiple projects.

• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget compliance.

• Deputise for the Director of Projects, making key decisions and providing day-to-day leadership.

• Drive corporate governance and best practice in project delivery.

• Manage budgets, resources and operational processes to maximise efficiency and profitability.

• Lead client stakeholder management, building strong commercial relationships.

• Ensure CDM compliance, risk management and adherence to company systems and procedures.

• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and implementation of new technologies.

• Provide leadership, coaching and motivation to multi-disciplinary project teams.

The Person

• Proven leadership experience in a similar role.

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in engineering or construction management.

• Strong track record in the management and delivery of design & build projects of varying value.

• In-depth knowledge of CDM compliance and NEC contracts.

• Excellent people management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong organisational, decision-making and negotiation capabilities.

• Ability to lead multi-discipline teams and influence across all levels of the business.

Benefits

• Salary up to £85,000 plus performance-related bonus (5%).

• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.

• 25 days’ holiday (rising with service) plus option to buy/sell additional days.

• Private healthcare package.

• Life assurance up to 8x salary.

• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.

• Family-friendly policies (enhanced maternity/paternity).

• Annual volunteering day and employee discounts across 3,000+ retailers.

About the Employer

This is a progressive, award-winning organisation recognised for excellence in health, safety and sustainability. The business delivers end-to-end solutions across utilities and infrastructure, including project management, design & build, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

The company values diversity, inclusion and social responsibility, and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.