About the Role
Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long term framework agreements direct with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water. We also hold excellent relationships and trading agreements with blue chip contractors, including Costain and Galliford Try, for whom we deliver projects across the UK. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes.
Position Overview
With demand accelerating as part of AMP8, we are looking for Senior and Principal ICA Engineers (EICA) to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, working across water, wastewater, and wider industrial sectors.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering ICA design across the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility through to commissioning and handover. Our projects are varied, technically challenging, and highly visible across the UK water sector.
In this role, you will:
* Lead or contribute to ICA design across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
* Prepare and review key technical deliverables including specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules and control philosophies
* Support development of user requirement specifications and system architectures
* Contribute to feasibility studies, optioneering and detailed design
* Support tender evaluations and bid activities
* Participate in testing, commissioning and factory acceptance testing
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
* Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
* Support and mentor junior engineers where appropriate
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of technical delivery and play a key role in how projects are shaped and delivered.
What we are looking for...
We are keen to speak to engineers with strong ICA or EICA design experience, ideally within the water sector or other process-led environments.
You will bring:
* Experience delivering ICA design across multiple stages of the project lifecycle
* Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation and electrical integration
* Experience preparing and reviewing detailed engineering deliverables
* Knowledge of relevant standards including DSEAR and CDM
* Experience supporting or leading commissioning, testing and FAT activities
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
* A collaborative approach with the ability to work independently where required
For Principal level roles, we would also expect:
* Experience leading technical delivery or managing workstreams
* Involvement in bids, proposals or work winning
* Experience mentoring or developing others
You will ideally be degree qualified in electrical or control engineering, with professional registration or working towards it.
Why join WSP?
* Work on major AMP8 programmes and nationally significant projects
* Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
* Take on a visible role with real influence on delivery and clients
* Access structured development including chartership support
* Build a long-term career with a global consultancy
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
Equality
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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