Systems Integration Lead

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Lead to oversee ICA delivery across major water projects. You will steer technical governance, design reviews and integration activities with project, design and commercial teams.

The role requires a strong track record in industrial control systems, piping and instrumentation, plus CSCS certification and stakeholder management. A hands-on leader, you will drive testing, commissioning and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification such as BEng, HNC or HND.
• 5+ years' experience within Systems Integration, Commissioning, ICA or a related engineering management role.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation and automation within a project environment.
• Experience with Profibus, Fieldbus and fibre optic systems.
• Understanding of SCADA, telemetry and control system architecture.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements within control and automation systems.
• Experience working with Systems Integrators, subcontractors, suppliers and client engineering/operational teams.
• CSCS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and technical governance of ICA and Systems Integration activities across water industry projects.
• Develop, review and communicate ICA delivery strategies, standards and ways of working.
• Manage Systems Integration procurement, supply chain performance, quality and resource requirements.
• Coordinate Systems Integrator surveying, design, commissioning and operational support activities.
• Work closely with project management, design and commercial teams on programme, change, risk and opportunities.
• Review ICA design deliverables including P&IDs, control philosophies, URS, FDS, instrumentation and telemetry schedules.
• Provide technical oversight of control system architecture, SCADA, Profibus and package plant integration.
• Ensure ICA activities, testing and commissioning requirements are fully incorporated into project programmes.
• Manage and support FAT, SAT, software testing and commissioning activities.
• Liaise with client operational teams, engineers and commissioning personnel to ensure requirements are understood and delivered.
• Support existing treatment works surveys, migration planning and integration activities.
• Ensure appropriate Inspection and Test Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place for Systems Integration works.
• Support client technical submissions, specification clarifications and technical standard deviation requests.
• Monitor progress, defects and delivery performance, providing regular reporting to senior project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Systems Integration teams and contribute to their development.

Skills

Systems Integration experience

Project governance

Planning & stakeholder management

CSCS certification

Communication skills

Client/contractor coordination

Cybersecurity knowledge

Multi-priority management

Education

Engineering qualification (BEng/HNC/HND)

Tools

Profibus

Fieldbus

Fibre optic systems

SCADA

Telemetry systems

Job description

Location: Anglian Water region / Peterborough

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Permanent

Gearing Recruitment Solutions are working on behalf of an established organisation within the water industry to recruit an experienced Systems Integration Lead to support the delivery of major water and wastewater projects.

The Role

• Lead the delivery and technical governance of ICA and Systems Integration activities across water industry projects.
• Develop, review and communicate ICA delivery strategies, standards and ways of working.
• Manage Systems Integration procurement, supply chain performance, quality and resource requirements.
• Coordinate Systems Integrator surveying, design, commissioning and operational support activities.
• Work closely with project management, design and commercial teams on programme, change, risk and opportunities.
• Review ICA design deliverables including P&IDs, control philosophies, URS, FDS, instrumentation and telemetry schedules.
• Provide technical oversight of control system architecture, SCADA, Profibus and package plant integration.
• Ensure ICA activities, testing and commissioning requirements are fully incorporated into project programmes.
• Manage and support FAT, SAT, software testing and commissioning activities.
• Liaise with client operational teams, engineers and commissioning personnel to ensure requirements are understood and delivered.
• Support existing treatment works surveys, migration planning and integration activities.
• Ensure appropriate Inspection and Test Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place for Systems Integration works.
• Support client technical submissions, specification clarifications and technical standard deviation requests.
• Monitor progress, defects and delivery performance, providing regular reporting to senior project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Systems Integration teams and contribute to their development.

About You

• Engineering qualification such as BEng, HNC or HND.
• 5+ years' experience within Systems Integration, Commissioning, ICA or a related engineering management role.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation and automation within a project environment.
• Experience with Profibus, Fieldbus and fibre optic systems.
• Understanding of SCADA, telemetry and control system architecture.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements within control and automation systems.
• Experience working with Systems Integrators, subcontractors, suppliers and client engineering/operational teams.
• Strong planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within programme-driven project environments.
• CSCS certification is required.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Integration / ICA professional to take a leading role in the delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, working across design, integration, testing, commissioning and operational interfaces.

You will have the opportunity to influence technical standards and delivery strategies while working closely with both project and client teams on major infrastructure programmes.