Senior & Principal ICA Engineers

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking Senior & Principal ICA Engineers to lead design processes in the water sector. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and fostering a sustainable engineering culture. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a degree in ICA/Electrical engineering, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service

Comprehensive health and financial benefits

Cycle to Work schemes

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Chartered or nearing Chartered status in ICA Engineering.
• Significant experience in the water sector.
• Experience supporting quantity surveyors and cost estimating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design processes within the water and wastewater industry.
• Conduct root cause analyses and contribute technical insights.
• Develop new technologies for research projects.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLC

SCADA

Networking

Safety Instrument Systems

Education

Degree in ICA/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior & Principal ICA Engineers

We are seeking passionate Senior & Principal ICA Engineers who excel in innovation and problem-solving.

Role Overview: You will lead complex design processes within the water and wastewater industry, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with strict design standards. Your responsibilities include conducting root cause analyses, contributing technical insights to project briefs, and developing new technologies for research projects. You will also play a key role in establishing a 'Centre of Excellence' for engineering and fostering a sustainable engineering culture from graduates to industry experts.

Join us in shaping Thames Water's future: Your expertise and leadership will be vital for our success in AMP8 and beyond.

What you should bring to the role:

1. Recognition as a senior/principal engineer, ideally Chartered or nearing Chartered Status, in ICA Engineering with significant experience in the water sector or a related field.
2. Degree qualification or equivalent in ICA/Electrical engineering.
3. Experience supporting quantity surveyors and cost estimating teams in scope development for cost modelling and budgeting.
4. Knowledge of Instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, Networking, and Safety Instrument Systems, with meaningful water industry experience—understanding water processes and future improvements.
5. Understanding of the regulatory environment to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Additional Details:

Location: Hybrid working at Clearwater Court, requiring presence in the office and on-site 2-3 days per week, as needed.

Working hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Having a driver’s license and access to a vehicle is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits for health, well-being, and financial security, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.