Principal EICA Engineer

Advance TRS; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Principal EICA Engineer in the UK. This important role involves driving sustainable design solutions in a part-time hybrid environment located between Falmer and Brighton. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a master's degree. They will develop innovative engineering solutions while mentoring junior staff, ensuring efficiency and environmental performance in water management projects.

Benefits

Company & performance-related bonus

Pension up to 11% company contribution

25 days holiday

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Electric car scheme (after 6 months)

Fully funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days

Occupational health support

Retail discounts (800+ retailers)

Digital GP service

Study support for job-related qualifications

Competitive maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant engineering experience in oil & gas, energy, or process industries.
• Ability to manage complex projects effectively.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of sustainable design solutions.
• Provide oversight on design calculations and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Ensure cost-effective solutions meeting budget expectations.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Complex engineering challenge management

Innovation delivery

Education

MSc/MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IET or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Principal EICA Engineer

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits

Location: Falmer/Brighton (Hybrid - required onsite either once a week on Wednesdays or for a few days every couple of weeks)

Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Principal EICA Engineer to drive innovation across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll develop forward‑thinking, sustainable design solutions, assess new technologies, and play a key part in advancing modern water recycling and treatment facilities. You'll work within a high‑performing multidisciplinary team delivering complex engineering outcomes that genuinely move the needle for environmental performance, efficiency, and resilience.

About the Client

Our client is a major UK water industry organisation delivering essential services across the Southeast. They're committed to sustainability, digital transformation, and investing in engineering excellence. The environment is collaborative, flexible, and geared towards technical innovation and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sustainable, environmentally responsible design solutions.
• Provide expert oversight on design calculations, specifications, and technical standards.
• Push continuous improvement by challenging outdated practices and adopting new approaches.
• Research and embed industry best practice and digital design methods.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Support framework tenders, engineering assurance, auditing, and compliance.
• Oversee design work and installations across multiple sites.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening capability across the team.
• Ensure cost‑effective solutions that meet or exceed budget expectations.

Qualifications

• MSc/MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IET or equivalent)

Experience

• 10+ years relevant engineering experience (open to candidates from oil & gas, energy, process industries, etc.)

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical thinking
• Ability to manage complex engineering challenges and deliver innovation
• Full UK driving licence for site visits

What Our Client Offers

• Salary from £75,000 (DOE)
• Company & performance‑related bonus
• Pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Electric car scheme (after 6 months)
• Fully funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days
• Occupational health support
• Retail discounts (800+ retailers)
• Digital GP service
• Study support for job‑related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave & flexible return options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Vibrant location close to coastline and great transport links

Eligibility

You must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is required due to site visits.

Opportunity for Growth

This is a key role driving technical direction, design assurance, and digital development across the engineering function. You'll shape best practice, guide emerging engineers, influence major infrastructure decisions, and help steer the future of sustainable water management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.