Principal Electrical & ICA Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK water industry is seeking a Principal Electrical & ICA Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading design for water projects, ensuring high standards of quality and safety, and mentoring junior engineers. With a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities, it’s an excellent chance to contribute to impactful projects in water infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and chartership support

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) or similar is required.
• Proven experience in delivering design and build solutions in the water industry.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead EICA design for water and wastewater projects.
• Produce high-quality design deliverables including calculations and reports.
• Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BIM

Revit

Plant 3D

Job description

Principal Electrical & ICA Engineer, bolton, greater manchester

Client:

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a specialist design and build contractor working at the forefront of the UK water industry. Known for their technical excellence, innovation, and environmentally focused approach, they are proud to partner with the UK’s leading water companies on their most challenging AMP8 programmes.

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Electrical & ICA Engineer to join a national Engineering Team. With flexible hybrid working and multiple office locations to choose from, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to help shape the future of water infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) design for water and wastewater projects.
• Ensure that work meets all technical, quality, safety, environmental and legislative standards.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, project stakeholders, supply chain partners, and clients.
• Produce high-quality design deliverables, including calculations, reports, drawings and construction-ready documentation.
• Apply and promote standard design practices across projects.
• Contribute to positive Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement and drive innovation.
• Provide mentoring and performance development to junior team members.
• Gain hands-on experience with commercial, programme and financial project matters.

About You

You will bring both technical expertise and leadership capability to the role. You’ll be passionate about working on projects that have a real-world impact and be driven to deliver the highest standards of engineering.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) or similar.
• Proven experience delivering design and build solutions in the water or process industry.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across disciplines and with stakeholders.
• Experience with BIM-led design and digital tools such as Revit or Plant 3D.
• Working knowledge of British Standards and UK industry codes of practice.
• Familiarity with water industry client requirements is highly desirable.
• A full UK driving licence (or ability to travel) is required, including to remote sites.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and chartership support
• A culture that supports innovation, sustainability and long-term career growth

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom