Principal Electrical & ICA Design Engineer
Job Description
Our client is a specialist design and build contractor working at the forefront of the UK water industry. Known for their technical excellence, innovation, and environmentally focused approach, they are proud to partner with the UK’s leading water companies on their most challenging AMP8 programmes.\n\nWe are currently seeking an experienced Principal Electrical & ICA Engineer to join a Engineering Team. With flexible hybrid working and multiple office locations to choose from, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to help shape the future of water infrastructure.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\nLead the Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) design for water and wastewater projects.\nEnsure that work meets all technical, quality, safety, environmental and legislative standards.\nCoordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, project stakeholders, supply chain partners, and clients.\nProduce high-quality design deliverables, including calculations, reports, drawings and construction-ready documentation.\nApply and promote standard design practices across projects.\nContribute to positive Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) outcomes.\nSupport continuous improvement and drive innovation.\nProvide mentoring and performance development to junior team members.\nGain hands-on experience with commercial, programme and financial project matters.\nAbout You\n\nYou will bring both technical expertise and leadership capability to the role.
You’ll be passionate about working on projects that have a real-world impact and be driven to deliver the highest standards of engineering.\n\nKey Skills and Experience:\n\nDegree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.\nChartered status with the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) or similar.\nProven experience delivering design and build solutions in the water or process industry.\nStrong communication and coordination skills across disciplines and with stakeholders.\nExperience with BIM-led design and digital tools such as Revit or Plant 3D.\nWorking knowledge of British Standards and UK industry codes of practice.\nFamiliarity with water industry client requirements is highly desirable.\nA full UK driving licence (or ability to travel) is required, including to remote sites.\nWhat’s In It For You?\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nFlexible hybrid working arrangements\nOpportunities for professional development and chartership support\nA culture that supports innovation, sustainability and long-term career growth\nOnly those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.\n\nApply today or get in touch with (url removed) for more information