Principal EICA Engineer - Water Sector
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Location: Remote / Home-Based (Site visits, FATs & Manchester Office 2-3x/month)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Work Pattern: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal EICA Engineer with a strong background in the UK water sector to lead and deliver engineering solutions across key UK water frameworks.
This role offers full flexibility for remote working, combined with ad-hoc site travel, supplier Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and strategic collaboration in our Manchester hub 2-3 times per month. Reporting to the Project Lead Engineer's taking the reins as the Lead Engineer on dedicated projects-you will drive cost-effective, high-performing EICA designs from concept through to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design & Delivery: Prepare, check, and approve outline and detailed electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (EICA) design documentation. Ensure solutions are cost-effective, compliant with scope specifications, and optimised for procurement, installation, and commissioning.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, sub-contractors, and internal teams, ensuring technical requirements are clearly aligned and delivered.
Site & Factory Assurance: Conduct site surveys and attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at supplier facilities, compiling full post-test reporting.
Procurement & Commercials: Draft equipment/materials requisitions, define installation scopes of work, review supplier quotations, and perform technical bid assessments. Keep designs aligned with project budgets.
Compliance & Standards: Guarantee all works adhere to national/international codes, HSE regulations, client standards, and industry-specific legislation.
Team Governance: Allocate work to project teams, monitor delivery against planned milestones, and uphold high technical quality control.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications & Certifications:
Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience / completed apprenticeship route). xgikmsk
Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) Engineer status with a relevant body (or demonstrably working towards it).Technical Experience:
15+ years of engineering experience within the Water sector or closely aligned process industries.
Client-facing experience within recent UK water fr...
Principal EICA Engineer - Water in Didsbury employer: Randstad Construction and Property
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Dartford, Kent, where our team members are empowered to grow and develop their skills. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive pay rates, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression within the vital infrastructure sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the M25 network while enjoying a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction and Property Recruitment Team
