Overview

The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) role is vital to the effective running of flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will join a MEICA team helping to prioritise, plan and deliver maintenance or replacement of crucial assets to enable flood protection for homes, businesses and the environment. You will work closely with external contractors to develop a world‑class asset management organisation and will provide strong technical leadership to assure MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements across diverse geographic areas.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and actively promote flexible working patterns where possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for MEICA activity and act as a mechanical support and direction to team members.
• Liaise with a wide range of business partners and lead on actions on behalf of the MEICA Team Leader and Operations Managers.
• Develop and implement maintenance or replacement plans for assets to ensure safe, reliable operation and flood protection.
• Monitor quality and advise on requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational standards.
• Respond to flood incidents as part of the MEICA team and participate in incident response duties when needed.
• Work with external contractors to support asset management objectives and continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering-related statutory legislation, British and European standards.
• Experience in leading safety investigations and disseminating learning to improve engineering and behavioural safety.
• Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis, reliability engineering, process improvement, technical leadership, and writing/reviewing technical specifications.
• Educated to a minimum of HNC/D or degree level in an appropriate Mechanical discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Role-specific professional membership requirements: professional registration at I-Eng or C-Eng preferred but not essential.

Location and working arrangements

You can be based at any of the listed locations with occasional hybrid homeworking and site visits. A full UK driving licence is essential for the role.

Additional information

For more information, please email Neil Hull at neil.hull@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews will be held face to face as a preference; video interviews may be considered under special circumstances. Dates to be confirmed.

All staff are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Further information on incident response is in the candidate pack.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage flexible working arrangements, including job shares. We guarantee an interview for candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses central government frameworks/contracts for recruitment. Details on supplier opportunities are available on GOV.UK.