Project Engineer ICA

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the Yorkshire region seeks a Project Engineer for Instrumentation Control & Automation (ICA) to design, develop, and manage critical systems. The role emphasizes project leadership, compliance with safety regulations, and effective collaboration across projects. This position offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements. Applicants should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in ICA systems.

Benefits

Company car lease scheme

Annual incentive-related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Broad experience with electrical and ICA equipment.
• Qualifications facilitating YW Electrical Authorisation (LV).
• Ability to manage workload and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test business-critical ICA services.
• Lead technical and financial roles in projects.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical and ICA equipment expertise

PLC and HMI systems knowledge

SCADA systems understanding

Project management skills

Risk management abilities

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent ICA Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical or ICA Engineering

Job description

Company description

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

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Job description

Project Engineer Instrumentation Control & Automation (ICA) – Hello! Thanks for stopping by.

Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience, £46,072 – £57,590.
• A company car through company car lease scheme and an annual incentive‑related bonus of up to £1,000.
• Attractive pension scheme (12% maximum employer contribution available for a 6% employee contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Project Manager progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• A great benefits package includes a health cash plan, critical‑illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

Other benefits include a retail savings scheme, Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more.

Location: Yorkshire Region (Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hull). Remote working with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites and offices, typically 2‑3 days a week. Work type: Permanent.

37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer ICA to join the Engineering Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

Where you fit in

As our Project Engineer ICA you will:

• Design, develop, deploy and test business‑critical ICA services in one or more of the following areas:
  • Instrumentation PLC & HMI / LOI systems (Programmable Logic Controllers & Human Machine Interfaces / Local Operator Interfaces)
  • SCADA systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
  • Applications Site data networks
• Take a technical and financial lead role on projects, responsible for delivering best value and ensuring technical outcomes are aligned to business requirements.
• Ensure projects are developed and delivered to appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure projects are compliant with all necessary statutory legislation including Health and Safety and Construction Design and Management (CDM) requirements as appropriate, acting as Principal Contractor.
• Ensure all projects follow a formal customer handover process against the agreed scope.
• Ensure the creation and modification of assets results in safe, compliant, reliable, affordable assets that are aligned with operational risk.
• Provide technical input into developing short‑ and long‑term strategic plans.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Engineering degree or equivalent ICA Apprenticeship & ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical or ICA Engineering.
• Broad experience with electrical and ICA equipment, able to produce engineered solutions to resolve business risks and other issues.
• Qualifications and experience to facilitate YW Electrical Authorisation (LV).
• Ability to make suggestions to or challenge the use of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Telemetry and the various instruments commonly found on YW sites.
• Ability to make changes to and diagnose issues with PLC, HMI, SCADA, Instrumentation and understand the need for change control.
• Ability to highlight complex technical issues and support and contribute to resolution.
• Understands the principles of Construction Design Management (CDM).
• Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.
• Ability to manage & prioritise workload whilst maintaining effective operational relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with equipment manufacturers to identify shortfalls & propose enhancements.
• Ability to understand risk issues on site as well as construction risks.
• Ability to carry out investigation, report writing & communication skills.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options when possible, to help you make the best of both your work and home life.

We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you want to learn more about being a Project Engineer ICA and help us deliver great service for our customers while looking after the environment, be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a third‑party company, prior to commencing employment.

Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.