Senior to Lead EICA Engineer (Design Biased) - Water Sector

We're supporting a growing engineering delivery partner working across multiple long-term UK water frameworks. Due to continued project wins, they are looking to hire Senior, Lead, and Principal EICA Engineers to strengthen their design and delivery capability.

This is a genuinely flexible, remote-first role where you'll still stay close to delivery - attending key site visits, FATs, and collaborative sessions without the need for constant travel.

You'll be joining a team trusted to deliver high-value, complex EICA solutions across the full project lifecycle - from early design through to commissioning.

The Opportunity

Depending on your level, you'll either:

Support delivery of key EICA packages (Senior)
Take ownership of workstreams and coordinate design (Lead)
Or drive technical delivery and influence projects at a strategic level (Principal)All roles offer exposure to client-facing work, technical ownership, and real project impact across critical UK infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Produce cost-effective, compliant EICA design documentation
Develop electrical, control, and instrumentation designs for water projects
Carry out site surveys and provide technical input on live assets
Attend and report on Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Ensure designs (internal and subcontractor) meet specification and quality standards
Prepare and review technical documentation, including:
Control philosophies
Functional design specifications
Equipment and material requisitions
Review supplier quotations and produce technical bid assessments
Prepare installation scopes of work
Ensure all designs meet budget, programme, and compliance requirements
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning

Additional Scope by Level

Senior Engineers

Deliver defined packages within larger projects
Support client interactions and internal coordination
Contribute to design quality and documentation

Lead Engineers

Own EICA design delivery across projects or workstreams
Allocate work and manage delivery against programme
Act as a key interface between client, suppliers, and delivery teams

Principal Engineers

Lead projects or act as the technical authority for EICA
Drive design strategy, quality, and governance
Provide oversight of multiple workstreams or frameworks
Play a key role in client engagement and technical leadership

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Recent experience in the UK water sector (non-negotiable)
Strong client-facing experience
Proven background in EICA / EC&I design and delivery
Experience working across design → commissioning lifecycle
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulationsTechnical Experience:

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation design
PLC / SCADA systems (desirable)
Design documentation & technical review
Supplier engagement and technical evaluations

Why Join?

Remote-first working - with minimal but meaningful travel
High-impact frameworks - long-term secured project pipeline
Variety of work - from design through to commissioning
Clear progression - opportunities across Senior → Lead → Principal
Autonomy & ownership - trusted to deliver, not micromanaged

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