MEICA Resident Engineer – Water

MEICA Resident Engineer (Water)

• Location: South East region of Ireland
• Sector: Water Treatment Programme
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: €70 – 75k

Role Introduction and Overview:

Our Client is seeking an experienced MEICA Resident Engineer to support the delivery and supervision of water projects in Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong MEICA, site supervision, contract administration, and project management experience, who is looking for a client-based role within a well-established global organisation operating across essential infrastructure and utilities.

Working across the South East region of Ireland, this role will focus on reviewing, advising on, and supervising the installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) works on a range of water sector schemes.

This position offers the chance to work across reservoir refurbishment, water rehabilitation, pumping stations, and the upgrade of water treatment plants in Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise MEICA project installations, monitoring quality and progress, reporting daily to the Uisce Éireann Project Team.
• Monitor and supervise compliance with the Contractors Health and Safety Plan.
• Review works on site to ensure installation activities are completed in line with project requirements, contract documents and specification.
• Provide technical advice and on-site oversight during the delivery of mechanical and electrical works.
• Administer contracts and support project management activities throughout delivery, implementing instructions issued by Uisce Éireann Project Lead.
• Maintain accurate site records and prepare clear, concise reports on project progress and issues.
• Check and agree measurement of work and project milestones as the work progresses.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and contribute to effective team-based delivery.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, 7 years’ industry experience in site supervision, contract administration, and project management of MEICA works on water or wastewater engineering projects.
• Demonstrable experience in the design, construction, or commissioning of MEICA projects at typical water and wastewater facilities.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations.
• Satisfactory knowledge of construction contracts.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.

How to Apply:

If you believe this “Resident Engineer” role aligns with your experience, please apply via the button provided. Upon receiving your application, we will contact you to discuss your suitability and next steps. All correspondence will be handled confidentially.

For more information, please contact Anne MacEntee or Michael Knox at Wellington Professional Recruitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our Client.

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