Senior EICA Engineer

Southern Water; Brighton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is recruiting a Senior EICA Engineer to lead electrical, instrumentation, control and automation design across water and wastewater projects. You will provide technical leadership, review designs, mentor junior engineers and ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Based in Falmer with occasional site travel, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to optimise solutions, drive continuous improvement and support project budgets and business cases.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• IET membership or progress toward professional registration.
• Experience leading design projects in water/wastewater.
• Strong knowledge of EICA engineering principles and design processes.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater projects.
• Lead production, review and approval of designs, calculations, reports and documentation.
• Support project delivery by managing design programmes, resources and outputs.
• Ensure designs meet safety, environmental and regulatory requirements (CDM).
• Manage stakeholders and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Resolve complex engineering challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor and develop Assistant and Graduate Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

EICA design

Project delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Health & safety

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior EICA Engineer to join Southern Water's Engineering team. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership and guidance across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects, helping to deliver critical infrastructure that supports our customers and the environment.

As a senior member of the team, you'll lead the development of engineering solutions, manage the production of high-quality design deliverables and provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle. You'll influence project outcomes, mentor junior engineers and drive innovation while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

Closing Date

2026-11-13

Title

EICA Senior Engineer

Location

Falmer

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

37 hours per week

Salary

Competitive

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing technical leadership and engineering expertise across water and wastewater projects.
• Leading the production, review and approval of engineering designs, calculations, reports and technical documentation.
• Supporting project delivery by managing design programmes, resources and technical outputs.
• Ensuring designs meet quality, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, including CDM obligations.
• Managing stakeholders and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Resolving complex engineering challenges and driving continuous improvement across projects.
• Supporting project financial performance by promoting cost-effective, whole-life engineering solutions.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing Assistant and Graduate Engineers while fostering innovation and best practice.

Essential

• Degree or HNC qualified in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline (MEng, BEng, BSc or HNC).
• Professional membership of the IET, or significant progress towards professional registration.
• Experience leading and delivering engineering design projects within the water and/or wastewater industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of EICA engineering principles, design processes and industry standards.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety and CDM requirements, with a commitment to safe design practices.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites and offices as required.

Desirable

• Expertise in one or more areas of water or wastewater treatment design.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership.
• Experience with digital engineering tools and modern design methodologies.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, innovation and standardisation initiatives.
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting project budgets and business cases.

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."

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.