Senior EICA Engineer - Water
Water Sector | Remote with visits to project site as required | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate
The Opportunity
We're recruiting a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) Engineer to deliver design and technical expertise across multiple UK water sector frameworks. You'll produce outline and detailed EICA designs, manage technical documentation, conduct site surveys, and support commissioning activities on water infrastructure projects.
Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Remote working (With UK site visits as required) | Long-term contract
This role is for an experienced water treatment engineer with extensive UK water project background. You'll be responsible for producing cost-effective, compliant EICA designs that can be effectively purchased, installed and commissioned. You'll conduct surveys, review supplier quotations, prepare technical assessments and ensure all designs meet specification and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
EICA Design & Technical Delivery
Produce outline and detailed electrical, instrumentation and control designs for water treatment projects
Develop cost-effective designs that meet specification requirements and can be effectively installed and commissioned
Prepare technical bid assessments and review supplier quotations for EICA equipment
Ensure all designs comply with relevant specifications, UK legislation and standards
Prepare equipment and materials requisitions for EICA systems and equipment
Prepare installation scopes of work for construction and commissioning teams
Technical Assurance & Documentation
Prepare, check and approve engineering documentation in accordance with company procedures
Review sub-contractor designs to ensure compliance with specification requirements
Ensure all work meets applicable national and international codes of practice
Support compliance with ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC requirements
Maintain accurate technical documentation and design records
Site & Commissioning Activities
Conduct site surveys to inform design decisions and validate design assumptions
Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at supplier premises and produce test reports
Provide construction and commissioning support on-site as required
Review and validate designs during site implementation
Support resolution of technical issues during commissioning
Compliance & Standards
Ensure knowledge of UK water treatment industry standards including WIMES
Maintain awareness of risk identification, quantification and management
Ensure HSE requirements are met across all design and technical work
Support installation of equipment in potentially explosive areas where relevant
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Degree in relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering) - Apprenticeships considered if supported by equivalent professional standing
MUST HAVE: Significant experience on UK water treatment projects
Minimum 10+ years' engineering experience in water sector or similar infrastructure environments
In-depth knowledge of:
Water treatment facility design and delivery
UK water industry standards and practices (including WIMES)
Electrical, instrumentation and control systems for water treatment
ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC compliance requirements
Strong understanding of:
Design working practices and installation requirements for water treatment
UK legislation and standards relevant to water utilities
Equipment specification, sizing and selection
Cost-effective design approaches
Awareness of risk identification, quantification and management and HSE requirements
Strong communication skills - confident engaging with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
Safety and risk management focused -work with safety and risk at the forefront
Customer focused -commitment to meeting specification requirements and client expectations
Highly motivated -takes ownership of design delivery and technical excellence
Desirable
Experience in water treatment processes -understanding of treatment plant operations and requirements
Familiarity with process automation and control systems
Track record of site surveys and Factory Acceptance Testing
Experience on large, complex water infrastructure projects
Knowledge of renewable energy or sustainability systems in water treatment
BIM or integrated design management experience
The Role in Practice
You'll report to the project lead engineer and work on water sector frameworks.
This is hands-on technical work on water treatment projects. You'll be producing EICA designs, conducting surveys, reviewing equipment quotations and supporting commissioning activities. You'll be the technical authority on EICA matters for your assigned projects, with responsibility for design quality, compliance and effective implementation. Your expertise in water treatment and EICA systems directly impacts how projects are delivered