Principal Electrical & ICA Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Principal Electrical & ICA Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to manage and design critical infrastructure projects in the UK water industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading technical teams and delivering high-quality engineering standards, while supporting innovation and sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Chartership support

Innovation and sustainability culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Chartered status with IET or similar preferred.
• Proven experience in water/process industry design and build solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead EICA design for water and wastewater projects.
• Ensure compliance with technical, quality, and safety standards.
• Produce high-quality design deliverables including calculations and reports.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Chartered status with IET or similar

Tools

BIM-led design

Revit

Plant 3D

Job description

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 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.

Apply today or get in touch with [e-mail] for more information.