Principal EICA Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multidisciplinary engineering team as a Senior/Principal EICA Engineer focused on water sector projects in the UK. You'll lead innovative engineering designs, manage project lifecycles from inception to completion, and work in a hybrid environment fostering digital innovation and sustainability. This role calls for a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in EICA design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Benefits

Flexible working with a mix of office and occasional site-based work

Participation in high-impact water sector programmes

Opportunity to work with leading UK water utilities

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship).
• Significant experience in EICA design and delivery in the UK water sector.
• Strong knowledge of relevant directives like CE/UKCA marking, ATEX, PED.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and designers across multiple projects.
• Oversee and approve EICA designs and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients and contractors to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Design Practices

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior / Principal EICA Engineer – Water Sector

Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in-office)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Water / Utilities / Engineering

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior or Principal Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering key projects across the UK water sector.

You’ll play a central role in leading and delivering complex EICA designs as part of major infrastructure upgrades for leading UK water companies. From early feasibility and FEED stages through to commissioning and handover, this role offers full lifecycle project involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a small team of engineers and designers across multiple projects
• Oversee and approve EICA designs and technical documentation
• Liaise with clients, supply chain partners, and contractors
• Support site surveys and site-based technical solutions (occasional travel to Southern Water region)
• Ensure compliance with and international codes, including WIMES and UKCA
• Contribute to best practices and net-zero goals

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or actively working towards this)
• Significant experience in EICA design and delivery in the UK water sector
• Strong knowledge of design practices, risk management, and safety regulations
• Familiarity with CE/UKCA marking, ATEX, PED, and other relevant directives
• Confident communicator and natural leader

Why Join?

• Be part of high-impact water sector programmes (AMP8 and beyond)
• Work on long-term frameworks with leading UK water utilities
• Flexible working with a mix of office and occasional site-based work
• Join a forward-thinking team focused on digital innovation and sustainability

Location:

Manchester-based role with hybrid working (2 days/week office). Occasional travel required to Southern Water sites (1x/month or every 2 months).

Ready to lead meaningful engineering projects in a future-focused environment? Apply now or message directly for a confidential chat.