Costain Group PLC
MEICA Commissioning Manager

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MEICA Commissioning Manager
Job Description
Otterbourne is a major Water Supply Works located between Southampton and Winchester supplying water to the surrounding area of over 250,000 homes. As part of Southern Water’s AMP8 investment programme the Works will be undergoing major upgrades including new pre-disinfection treatment and wastewater recovery treatment streams, plus a programme of works to mitigate risks with power resilience. Design efforts in evaluating process solution options are already underway to inform design development and a construction to programme that will run to 2030 to deliver the project’s DWI Regulatory outputs.
CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their Commissioning team with a MEICA Delivery Manager and a MEICA Commissioning Manager for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.
The Joint Venture has been set up specifically to execute the 5-year (2025 – 2030) AMP8 capital delivery framework. We will be delivering a programme of works up to £1bn over the 5-year period consisting of both heavy civil engineering and mechanical and electrical activities.
MEICA Delivery Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that systems and components are designed, installed, tested, and verified to meet the project's requirements. This position bridges the gap between design, construction, and operational performance.
At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
Responsibilities
Managing allocated MEICA engineers ensuring work is undertaken safely in accordance with Company Procedures, specifications, Quality, program and good working practices. Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all MEICA activities from design through to scheme final completion. Reporting of MEICA activities and progress to the relevant C&DLs/Program Managers. Assisting C&DL & Program Manager in the selection and allocation of MEICA resources. Providing Technical & Quality support for Project M&E Site Managers Management of M&E subcontractors to ensure they meet safety, program, quality and design requirements Management of allocated subcontractors/packages Ensure MEICA Engineers fulfil their R&R’s and deliver schemes in a safe compliant manner. Monitoring and reporting of key milestone program dates Monitoring and reporting of MEICA related Project risks or potential efficiencies. Carry out new starter MEICA inductions. Assist in the reviews of Compliance & Commissioning Plans in conjunction with the Area Commissioning Manager and Project Delivery Teams. Attend site Progress & Commissioning Meetings as required Engage with client stakeholders through project lifecycle (PM, FPM, SWOPS) Ensure MEICA documentation and deliverables are completed to program Ensure MEICA sub-contractors Quality Plans & ITPs are completed. Assist O&M Coordinators in review and production of O&M Manuals Participate in subcontractor reviews Prepare and assist with Method statements and Presentations to board level stakeholders to ensure the “surgical” delivery of Complex SCO’s
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Qualifications
MEICA, Mechanical / Electrical background Water / waste water experience Relevant degree / HND or equivalent
About Us
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.


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About The Team
CMDP is a joint venture between Costain and MWHT and delivers a range of schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works in the eastern half of its region (Kent & Sussex).
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