Electrical Design Engineer

Scantec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Principal EICA Engineer to lead project delivery in Manchester. This senior-level role involves ensuring compliance with project specifications, producing efficient designs, and overseeing technical ownership of EC&I aspects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering, especially within water or related sectors, and will possess relevant qualifications and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering).
• 15+ years of experience in engineering, particularly in water or related sectors.
• Chartered or Incorporated status (or actively working towards).

Responsibilities

• Produce cost-effective design documents that meet specifications.
• Deliver outline electrical, instrumentation, and control designs.
• Ensure compliance of designs with project specifications and budget.

Skills

Design practices

Installation requirements

Risk management

HSE awareness

Knowledge of UK legislation & standards

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering)

Chartered or Incorporated status

Job description

Principal EICA Engineer

Location: Manchester
Flexibility: 2–3 days in the office/ week
Sector: Water
Start date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking a Principal EICA Engineer to work in Manchester. This is a senior–level role suited to experienced engineers capable of leading or supporting major project delivery within the Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) discipline. You will report to the Project Lead Engineer or take the lead on specific projects.

Your Responsibilities:

• Produce cost–effective design documents that meet specifications and can be procured, installed, and commissioned efficiently.

• Deliver outline electrical, instrumentation and control designs.

• Carry out site surveys and attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), producing detailed reports.

• Ensure compliance of designs (including subcontractor work) with project specs and budget.

• Take technical ownership of EC&I aspects, including preparation, checking, and/or approval of documents.

• Allocate workloads and ensure timely delivery in line with project schedules.

• Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, and client/company standards.

• Prepare EICA equipment/material requisitions and scopes of work for installation.

• Review supplier quotations and produce technical bid assessments.

More specific tasks may include:

• High Voltage (HV) Design

• Site Construction & Commissioning Support
  
  

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering)

• Apprenticeship pathways may be considered

• Chartered or Incorporated status (or actively working towards)
  
  

Technical Experience:

• Over 15 years of experience in engineering, particularly in water or related sectors

• Deep understanding of design practices and installation requirements

• Strong knowledge of UK legislation & standards, including WIMES

• Familiarity with explosive area requirements (e.g., ATEX)

• Experience in CE Marking and compliance (PED, LVD, Machinery Directive, EMC)

• Risk management and HSE awareness