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