Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Whitehaven or Warrington (Sellafield Projects)

💰 Rate: c.£50 per hour (Inside IR35)
📍 Location: Whitehaven or Warrington (with Sellafield site visits)
📅 Contract Role

The Role

Join our team delivering mechanical design solutions for Sellafield projects. Solve mechanical handling and lifting challenges, ensuring designs meet cost, schedule, and safety standards.

Key Requirements

CEng/IEng status
✅ Strong mechanical design experience
✅ Skilled in BS 2573 calculations & BS 8888 drawings
✅ Knowledge of SOMSR 2008, CDM, PUWER, LOLER
✅ Excellent problem-solving & stakeholder communication

Desirable

🔹 Experience with manufacturing specs, EO packs & Technical Files
🔹 Familiar with safety case development

MEICA Site Supervisor

MEICA SIte Supervisor

Warrington

£300.00 / £400.00

6 Months

We require MEICA Site Supervisors with experience in water and/or infrastructure project delivery to support projects within the Core Projects delivery stream. The role will report to the Works Superintendent.
Individual project values will typically range between £200k – £3M. This is a site-based position, with all sites located in the North West of England (UU region).

Responsibilities:

  • Supervision of site mechanical, electrical, instrument, control, and automation (MEICA) installations
  • Active contribution to the production of site safety documentation related to overall site management and the MEICA package of works
  • Ensuring SHE standards are continuously improved and that safe systems of work are adhered to
  • Driving a positive safety culture and promoting engagement with the Subcontract delivery team(s)
  • Ensuring high-quality products are produced in line with current standards and specifications
  • Ensuring ITPs are in place and check sheets are completed on-site throughout the construction and commissioning phases
  • Contributing to the production of appropriate records for hazardous area or safety-critical systems, e.g., COMPEX certification, tightness testing for mechanical installations
  • Delivering site inductions and toolbox talks where appropriate
  • Ensuring MEICA safety rules are adhered to and supporting documentation is produced in line with MSP mechanical and electrical safety rules
  • Actively contributing to isolation planning and isolation management (mechanical and electrical)
  • Monitoring the competency of Subcontractor site resources
  • Undertaking UU “Work Authorisation Training” and acting in the capacity of UU Person Coordinating the Work (PCW) where agreed
  • Overseeing the issue of permits (where required), or ensuring the implementation of UU/Subcontractor permits where necessary
  • Carrying out regular MEICA safety inspections on temporary and permanent equipment
  • Overseeing works within hazardous environments, including areas with biogas presence, high-pressure systems, etc.
  • Overseeing on-site testing, such as cable testing, pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, software/telemetry testing, etc.
  • Assisting with the compilation of handover documentation, as-built drawings, O&Ms, etc.

Required:

  • HNC or higher within Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline
  • Previous water/wastewater site experience (preferred) or familiarity with process industries
  • Familiarity with WIMES and United Utilities MEICA standards (preferred)
  • Experience working in hazardous environments, with knowledge of DSEAR and COMPEX requirements
  • SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications

MEICA Site Supervisor

MEICA Site Supervisor – United Utilities Framework

Location: Northwest Region
Rate: Up to £500/day Inside IR35
Contract Type: Rolling


About the Role

We are looking for an experienced MEICA Site Supervisor to join a leading team working on critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects under the United Utilities Framework. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects while overseeing Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (MEICA) systems on-site.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise all site activities related to MEICA systems, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
  • Manage subcontractors and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Conduct site inspections and resolve issues promptly to maintain project momentum.
  • Act as the key point of contact for both internal teams and external stakeholders, maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and project-specific safety protocols.

Key Requirements

  • SMSTS certification and EUSR Water Hygiene (essential).
  • Previous experience in a MEICA supervisory role, preferably in water/wastewater sectors.
  • Strong understanding of site management, including health and safety protocols and MEICA systems.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and subcontractors to meet project milestones.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most significant water infrastructure projects. You’ll join a collaborative and innovative team, delivering vital services that make a lasting impact on the region.

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