Principal EICA Engineer

Southern Water; Falmer; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Health benefits

Volunteer days

28 days holiday

Job summary

Southern Water is recruiting a Principal EICA Engineer in Falmer, Sussex. You will lead multidisciplinary EICA teams, drive innovative solutions and govern engineering delivery across major water and wastewater capital projects.

This senior role requires collaboration with stakeholders, partners and internal teams to ensure safety, quality and performance standards are met. You will shape technical standards, develop capability and promote digital engineering practices while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (MEng, BEng, BSc or HNC).
• Chartered Engineer status with IET.
• Significant experience leading EICA-focused water/wastewater projects in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and governance across EICA activities in water/wastewater projects.
• Oversee design, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage complex technical challenges with safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical & Electronic Eng

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Principal EICA EngineerBy clicking 'Accept all Cookies', you agree for cookies to be stored on your device - we'll use them to analyse our site's usage, enhance our web pages and support our marketing activities. We also share the data from cookies with Google.# Southern Water## Principal EICA EngineerApply: FALMER: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 13, 2026 (19 days left to apply): JR8739**Closing Date**2026-11-13**Title:** Principal EICA Engineer **Location:** Falmer, Sussex **Contract Type:** Permanent **Hours:** 37 hours per week **Salary:** Competitive**About the role**We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal EICA Engineer to join Southern Water's Engineering team. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for providing expertise, direction and governance across Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) disciplines within our water and wastewater capital delivery programmes.You'll lead multidisciplinary design teams, drive the development of innovative engineering solutions and ensure the successful delivery of projects to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance. Working closely with stakeholders across the business and supply chain, you'll play a key role in shaping technical standards, developing future engineering capability and delivering sustainable solutions for our customers and communities. **What you will be responsible for:*** Providing technical leadership and governance across EICA engineering activities within water and wastewater projects.* Leading the development, review and approval of engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.* Managing complex technical challenges and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental and regulatory standards.* Supporting project delivery by overseeing programme performance, project budgets and whole-life cost solutions.* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and delivery partners.* Driving innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement, including the adoption of digital engineering solutions.* Leading, mentoring and developing junior engineers while supporting recruitment and capability development across the discipline.* Supporting the development and maintenance of engineering standards and representing Southern Water at industry forums and technical events.**What you’ll bring to the role:*****Essential**** Degree or HNC qualified in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (MEng, BEng, BSc or HNC).* Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).* Significant experience leading the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater engineering projects within the UK water industry.* Extensive technical knowledge of EICA engineering principles, design processes, technical governance and industry standards.* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership across complex programmes of work.* Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.* Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, whole-life cost solutions and supporting business decision-making.* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites and project locations as required.***Desirable**** Recognised Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas of water or wastewater design.* Experience developing and implementing technical standards, policies and engineering best practice.* Knowledge of digital engineering tools and modern design methodologies.* Experience representing organisations at industry conferences, forums or technical working groups.* Line management experience and a proven track record of developing, coaching and mentoring engineering teams. **About Southern Water**Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation *\"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.\"**If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com-* *Introduce Yourself**)* ***Our Commitment to Diversity*** *We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.****Additional information:*** *In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.**Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting.**Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.*### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?