Senior EICA Engineer
Posted 6 days ago by Alexander Associates
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester
Summary: A leading engineering contractor is looking for a Senior EICA Engineer to support water sector projects across the UK. The role involves delivering high-quality Electrical, Control, Instrumentation & Automation design solutions and requires attendance at a Manchester office and project sites. This long-term contract position is classified as outside IR35. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the UK water sector and a strong engineering background.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver cost-effective design documentation aligned with client specifications and project requirements
- Produce outline and detailed EICA designs for water sector projects
- Conduct site surveys and provide technical input during project lifecycle
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and produce detailed reports
- Review and ensure compliance of subcontractor designs
- Prepare, check, and approve engineering documentation
- Ensure compliance with UK and international standards, legislation, and client procedures
- Develop equipment and material requisitions for EICA systems
- Prepare installation scopes of work
- Review supplier quotations and complete technical bid assessments
- Provide support during site construction and commissioning phases
Key Skills:
- Significant experience delivering UK water sector projects (essential)
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering, or similar (apprenticeship routes also considered)
- 10+ years’ experience in a relevant engineering discipline
- Strong knowledge of design practices and installation requirements within the water sector
- Solid understanding of UK legislation and standards (including WIMES)
- Experience working in hazardous areas (e.g. ATEX environments)
- Knowledge of CE marking requirements (ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC)
- Awareness of risk management and HSE requirements
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders
- Experience delegating and coordinating work
- Safety and risk-conscious mindset
- Customer-focused approach
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
A leading engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior EICA Engineer to support a growing portfolio of water sector projects across the UK. This role offers flexible hybrid working, with the expectation of attending a Manchester office and project sites as required. This is a long term contract position, and can be outside ir35.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality Electrical, Control, Instrumentation & Automation (EICA) design solutions across major water frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver cost-effective design documentation aligned with client specifications and project requirements
- Produce outline and detailed EICA designs for water sector projects
- Conduct site surveys and provide technical input during project lifecycle
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and produce detailed reports
- Review and ensure compliance of subcontractor designs
- Prepare, check, and approve engineering documentation
- Ensure compliance with UK and international standards, legislation, and client procedures
- Develop equipment and material requisitions for EICA systems
- Prepare installation scopes of work
- Review supplier quotations and complete technical bid assessments
- Provide support during site construction and commissioning phases
Requirements
- Significant experience delivering UK water sector projects (essential)
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering, or similar (apprenticeship routes also considered)
- 10+ years’ experience in a relevant engineering discipline
- Strong knowledge of design practices and installation requirements within the water sector
- Solid understanding of UK legislation and standards (including WIMES)
- Experience working in hazardous areas (e.g. ATEX environments)
- Knowledge of CE marking requirements (ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC)
- Awareness of risk management and HSE requirements
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders
- Experience delegating and coordinating work
- Safety and risk-conscious mindset
- Customer-focused approach
Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role. Apply now or reach out to (url removed) for more information.