ICA Engineer - Water

Randstad Construction & Property; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced ICA Engineer to lead the installation, programming, testing, loop checking, and site integration of telemetry, control panels, and instrumentation across water treatment facilities near Royal Tunbridge Wells.

The role focuses on FAT/SAT, safety, and compliance with water authority standards, with a contract rate of £450-£550 per day for 18 months. Immediate start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICA engineering and systems integration in water/ Wastewater.
• Knowledge of telemetry, SCADA, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• CSCS/ECS Card and EUSR National Water Hygiene are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based testing, loop checking, calibration, and integration of field instrumentation and telemetry.
• Test, troubleshoot PLC software, SCADA interfaces, and HMI on live assets.
• Coordinate with MEICA engineers and vendors to resolve interface issues and ensure signal transmission.

Skills

Telemetry systems

PLCs

SCADA

Industrial networks

Instrumentation

Tools

Schneider PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

ICA Engineer / Water

Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Contract Rate: £450 - £550 per day (Negotiable / CIS or LTD / Outside IR35)

Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced ICA Engineer (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) to join a major infrastructure delivery team working across Water Treatment facilities near Royal Tunbridge Wells.

This long-term, 18-month contract offers exceptional stability through the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take lead responsibility for the installation, programming, testing, loop checking, and full site integration of complex telemetry, control panels, and instrument systems across active water treatment assets.

Key Responsibilities

• ICA & Telemetry Commissioning: Lead the site-based testing, loop checking, calibration, and integration of field instrumentation, control panels, and telemetry outstations.
• PLC / SCADA Systems: Interrogate, test, and troubleshoot PLC software modifications, SCADA interfaces, and HMI systems on live water processing assets.
• Technical Interface: Coordinate closely with MEICA engineers, client operations teams, and software vendors to resolve interface issues and ensure seamless signal transmission.
• Documentation & Compliance: Produce and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and I/O schedules in full compliance with water authority and WIMES standards.
• Safe Systems of Work: Establish and manage safe working protocols around low voltage control systems, sensor networks, and live operational plant environments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Water Sector Experience: Proven track record as an ICA Engineer or Systems Integration Specialist on UK water or wastewater treatment projects (AMP frameworks).
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of telemetry systems, PLCs (e.g., Schneider, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley), SCADA, flowmeters, level sensors, analytical instrumentation, and industrial networks (PROFIBUS / Ethernet).
• Mandatory Tickets: Valid CSCS/ECS Card, EUSR National Water Hygiene Card, and BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Desirable: SSSTS/SMSTS, AP (Low Voltage) certification, or vendor-specific software accreditation.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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