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MEICA Advisor- Mechanical Engineer - 32055

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Provide technical MEICA leadership for flood‑risk assets, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • degree
  • i-eng
  • safety investigations
  • reliability engineering
  • technical leadership
  • driving license

What You Bring

-Educated to a minimum of HNC/D or degree level in an appropriate Mechanical discipline. An equivalent Level 4 qualification with I-Eng Professional registration may be considered. -Experience in taking a lead role in safety investigations, identifying and disseminating learning to bring about improvements in engineering and behavioural safety. -Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis, Reliability engineering and process improvement, Technical Leadership, writing and reviewing technical specifications -Full UK Driving License is essential to achieve the role. -Comprehensive knowledge of engineering related statutory legislation, British and European standards.

The Company

About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

Sector Specialisms

Flood management

Waste management

Land pollution regulation

Water pollution regulation

Conservation

Water resources management

Inland rivers management

Estuaries management

Harbours management

Water abstraction licensing

Drinking water supply

Artificial irrigation

Hydro-electricity generation

Environmental regulation

Air quality regulation

Land quality regulation

Water quality regulation

Pollution incident response

Hazardous waste management

Fisheries regulation

Biodiversity management

Habitat restoration

Emergency response

Climate emergency adaptation

Sustainable development

Interview Process

-face‑to‑face interviews, with video interviews considered under special circumstances; dates to be confirmed.