Instrumentation Controls and Automation Engineer (ICA) - Lead

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Instrumentation Controls and Automation Engineer (ICA) - Lead to oversee project lifecycles in the water industry. The successful candidate will lead engineering excellency, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure technical compliance for multimillion-pound projects. Expertise in ICA and a commitment to safety and innovation are required.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in ICA/C&I design engineering, expertise in detailed design.
• In-depth engineering knowledge with a track record of compliant solutions.
• Familiarity with water sector regulations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering and Technical excellence across the full lifecycle of projects.
• Own all technical delivery from FEED to commissioning phases.
• Foster strong relationships across design, construction, and client teams.

Skills

Chartered Member of IEEE

ICA/C&I design engineering

Knowledge sharing

Leadership

Health, safety and welfare legislation

Project management

Job description

Instrumentation Controls and Automation Engineer (ICA) - Lead You will join a team over 600 engineering and technical professionals responsible for the delivery of an extensive £multi-Billion portfolio of high profile projects that will shape the future infrastructure of our water industry for generations to come. As highly experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineering Lead, you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary, multi company delivery model, you will lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex innovative detail designs, project tasks and milestones for capex investment programmes across the Water industry including pumping stations, treatment plants, process engineering systems, control systems, automation systems and solutions. Your remit will include;

• Lead Engineering and Technical excellence across the full lifecycle of projects and solutions.
• Own all technical delivery FEED, Design, Construction, and Commissioning phases of innovative complex Controls, Instrumentation and Automation systems delivered to £multi-million projects for the Water Industry.
• Drive Integration & Collaboration: Foster strong and trusting relationships across diverse design, construction, and client teams. Promote knowledge sharing, innovation and agility that adds value and exceeds our own and our clients' expectations.
• Trusted "Technical Authority" for value engineering and buildability workshops.
• Oversee and ensure technical compliance with regulatory and safety standards and timely and efficient delivery of internal and external project outputs.
• Embed constructability reliability, commissioning and performance requirements into the design.
• Be a key stakeholder to design management, change control, scheduling, risk management and financial forecasting collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.
• We would be delighted to hear from candidates with a demonstrable blend of the following skills, experience and attributes:
• Chartered Member of IEEE
• Progressive experience in ICA/C&I design engineering, with expertise in detailed design and design-and-build execution for water, wastewater and bioresources non-infrastructure projects.
• Indepth and robust ICA/C&I engineering knowledge with an extensive track record in the delivery of innovative and compliant solutions from concept through to commissioning and asset management.
• Familiarity with water sector regulations and safety protocols.
• Robust understanding of current health, safety and welfare legislation.
• Recognised leader able to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.