Head of Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineering in Reading

Head of Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineering

Salary: Competitive salary up to £100,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Type: Permanent

Details:

This is a unique opportunity to lead our Instrumentation, Control and Automation engineering discipline at a pivotal point in our transformation.

As Head of Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineering, you will be our senior technical leader and recognised authority for ICA. You will shape the strategic direction of automation, operational technology and digital engineering, ensuring our assets operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

Acting as the Technical and Design Authority for ICA, you will provide independent engineering assurance across the full asset lifecycle, from early investment decisions and design through to construction, commissioning and operation.

What you’ll be doing as a Head of Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineering?

• Establishing and maintaining our ICA engineering strategy, standards, specifications and technical policies.
• Acting as the Technical and Design Authority for Instrumentation, Control and Automation.
• Defining the long-term vision for control systems, telemetry, operational technology and digital engineering.
• Providing independent technical assurance across the complete asset lifecycle.
• Reviewing, challenging and approving complex ICA designs and engineering solutions.
• Leading technical investigations and advising on critical engineering risks and issues.
• Providing discipline leadership across our AMP8 investment programme and future capital portfolios.
• Ensuring ICA requirements are embedded within project briefs, optioneering studies and design solutions.
• Working closely with Capital Delivery, Operations, Asset Management and delivery partners to promote consistent standards and best practice.
• Providing strategic leadership for SCADA, telemetry, PLC, HMI and wider industrial control systems.
• Ensuring operational technology systems are secure, resilient and aligned with cyber security requirements.
• Leading the governance of Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented Systems across our assets.
• Promoting new technologies, advanced analytics and intelligent automation solutions that improve safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing ICA engineering team.
• Representing Thames Water within industry forums, professional institutions and regulatory discussions.

Location: Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be in the office or in site up to 3 days a week and will require a driving licence and access to transport

Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

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Using system hot water (60 °C), Horne’s patented ILTDU delivers targeted thermal disinfection at the water system periphery, where potable water meets a non-sterile (ward) environment. Combined with elevated velocity flushing, which mechanically shears and removes excess bulk biofilm, it addresses both established pipework biofilm, and contamination driven by retrograde ingress. This approach avoids selective pressures associated with chemical dosing, supporting control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NTM and other waterborne organisms while protecting system integrity, water quality and lowering environmental impact.

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Key Features:

• Reliable & Accurate – Delivers precise, consistent measurements.
• User-Friendly Design – Intuitive interface with simple operation.
• Pre-Programmed Test Methods – Covers key industrial water parameters.
• Waterproof & Durable – Built for tough industrial environments.
• High-Quality Optics – Ensures superior measurement accuracy.
• Versatile Applications – Ideal for cooling towers, boilers, and wastewater monitoring.
• Rapid Measurement – Results within seconds without compromising accuracy.
• Perfect for professionals needing a dependable, high-performance photometer for industrial water analysis.

www.dtkwater.com
01604 686995

INFORM provides total visibility and real‑time alerts to stay ahead of risks. Replace guesswork with audit‑ready evidence for effortless compliance. Our smart, configurable alarms act as a proactive safety net, while trend analysis identifies your highest‑performing areas. Prioritise maintenance and maximise resource efficiency through one intuitive dashboard. INFORM delivers the clarity needed to maintain rigorous safety and operational standards across your entire water system.

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Designed for use with SolidTek’s® enhanced bromine biocide, BromTek, it offers multiple benefits:

• SAFER – Reduced exposure to fumes and bromine dust (non-pressurised system).
• EFFECTIVE – Use with field proven mixed hydantoin biocide - better performance than standard bromine tablets.
• COMPACT – Wall mounted reducing footprint of installation.
• QUICK & EASY – Charge with product in under 5 minutes without isolation from the system.

SUPPORT – Product calculators and tech support available.

Providing water testing equipment and reagents for water treatment and hygiene professionals.

Tailored Service - Fast Delivery - Technical Support

Contact us to find out more.

Email: admin@liainternational.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1488 686777
Web: www.liainternational.co.uk

Using system hot water (60 °C), Horne’s patented ILTDU delivers targeted thermal disinfection at the water system periphery, where potable water meets a non-sterile (ward) environment. Combined with elevated velocity flushing, which mechanically shears and removes excess bulk biofilm, it addresses both established pipework biofilm, and contamination driven by retrograde ingress. This approach avoids selective pressures associated with chemical dosing, supporting control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NTM and other waterborne organisms while protecting system integrity, water quality and lowering environmental impact.