Electrical / EICA Engineer – UK Water/Wastewater – All Levels – Expression of Interest

Egis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26+ days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Professional development and chartership support

Job summary

Egis is expanding in the UK, seeking talented engineers for its high-performing EICA Engineering team in Bristol. You will lead the design of innovative water and wastewater solutions and play a pivotal role in delivering major projects. This is a unique opportunity for those passionate about sustainable infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree, have experience in EICA engineering design, and possess strong knowledge of industry standards. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering EICA engineering design, ideally in the UK Water industry.
• Strong practical experience preparing EICA documentation like specifications and control philosophies.
• Knowledge of UK water industry standards, regulatory expectations, and safety-by-design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute/lead Electrical and/or ICA design packages across major UK water/wastewater programmes.
• Develop and review core EICA deliverables, ensuring integrated and practical solutions.
• Participate in inspection, testing, setting to work and commissioning activities for ICA systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control & Automation Engineering

EICA documentation preparation

DSEAR knowledge

Team management

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Job description

Water | Wastewater Infrastructure | AMP 8 | SROs | Consultant | Senior | Principal | Associate Director

London | Bristol | Manchester (Hybrid) | Electrical/ EICA Engineering Design | UK‑Wide Impact | High‑Growth Environment

Egis is expanding rapidly in the UK, backed by a global team of more than 20,500 experts across 100+ countries. We design and deliver intelligent, sustainable infrastructure to address climate challenges and strengthen community resilience. As part of our fast‑growing UK Water team, you will join an agile environment where progression is quick, visibility is high, and your impact is immediate.

About the Role

The UK water sector is entering a period of unprecedented investment and transformation. As Egis accelerates the growth of its Water Business in the UK, we are building a high-performing EICA Engineering team to help shape this next chapter. We are inviting expressions of interest from talented electrical and ICA engineers at all levels, from Consultant through to Associate Director, who want to play a meaningful role in delivering major water and wastewater programmes. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to technically robust, sustainable and innovative treatment solutions across nationally significant projects.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a key stage of our UK growth journey, helping to establish, shape and expand an EICA engineering capability built on Egis’ global infrastructure expertise and long‑term commitment to the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute/lead Electrical and/or ICA design packages, covering feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline and detailed design across major UK water/wastewater programmes (e.g. AMP8, WINEP, SROs, etc).
• Develop and review core EICA deliverables including technical specifications, control philosophies, user requirement specifications (URS), calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules and system architecture documentation, ensuring integrated and practical solutions.
• Attending site visits for data acquisition and meeting site operators.
• Discussions and liaison with technology providers and vendors.
• Support compliance with hazardous area and electrical safety requirements, including DSEAR and installations involving equipment in explosive atmospheres.
• Participate in inspection, testing, setting to work and commissioning activities for ICA systems, including attendance at factory acceptance testing (FAT) for panels, PLC/HMI software and SCADA systems where required.
• Provide design support during delivery phases, including reviewing contractor submissions, answering design queries, and supporting handover/commissioning activities when required.
• Contribute to business development and work winning: identify opportunities, shape scopes, contribute to bids.
• Contribute to recruitment, team development, mentoring and skills development efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/MEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering (or related discipline).
• Chartered Engineer, CEng (or working towards chartership, grade dependent) with a recognised institution (e.g., IET or similar).
• Experience in delivering EICA engineering design (ideally in the UK Water industry), including taking the lead EICA engineering role on a project or significant task.
• Strong practical experience preparing and reviewing EICA documentation such as specifications, control philosophies, user requirement specifications, calculations, schedules and system/network architecture drawings.
• Knowledge of DSEAR, CDM requirements and electrical installations in hazardous areas relevant to water and wastewater facilities.
• Working knowledge of UK water industry standards, regulatory expectations, and safety‑by‑design/CDM as applied to treatment facilities.
• Previous experience in a consultancy environment or engineering company or other relevant industry acting as an Electrical and/or ICA Engineer.
• The ability to work accurately and flexibly, integrating your work with other discipline areas whilst managing your own /your team’s work to tight programme and budget constraints.
• Proven ability to prepare high quality written technical reports and deliver verbal presentations to a high level of quality assurance for a variety of audiences.
• Be able to travel and visit operational works and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner.

Desirable

• Experience in water reuse/recycling, bioresources/sludge treatment, energy from waste design.
• Experience leading on BD/work‑winning contribution (or strong demonstrable aptitude): opportunity shaping, bid inputs, client development, and service‑line growth.
• Experience with people management: building teams, hiring and mentoring, and setting a positive, delivery‑focused culture.

Additional Information

• An exciting new growth role in a fast‑organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression.
• Top Employers 2025 – Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices, having been awarded the prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification. Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.
• A global leader in green infrastructure – we’re proud to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure, mobility and energy, innovating across the entire value chain and every aspect of the built environment.
• Highly competitive reward package.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Professional development, chartership support & global mobility.
• Supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long‑term community impact.

Ready to Lead?

Join Egis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.