Job Type
Permanent
location
Manchester, England
sector
Water - Electrical & ICA
job ref:
369444

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) Engineer to join their growing team. This full-time role is ideal for a highly motivated engineer with a proven track record in delivering complex projects and leading small teams. You will play a key role in providing technical leadership across the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

Key Details

  • Hybrid working: occasional office presence required (1–2 days per week).

  • Some site visits expected (monthly or bi-monthly).

  • Work on diverse infrastructure projects requiring EICA expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a small engineering team, managing multiple projects.

  • Review and approve Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control engineering deliverables.

  • Conduct site visits and provide technical support during design and construction.

  • Develop practical, cost-effective solutions in compliance with regulations.

  • Collaborate with contractors and suppliers on surveys, upgrades, and equipment modifications.

  • Prepare load schedules, identify telemetry requirements, and specify equipment and materials.

  • Implement best practices and support sustainability initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and legislation.

  • Support procurement and tender processes, including technical bid evaluations.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working toward registration.

  • Extensive experience in EICA engineering, including design approvals and project delivery.

  • Strong understanding of regulations, industry standards, and safety requirements.

  • Knowledge of equipment marking standards (CE/UKCA, ATEX, Low Voltage, Machinery Directive, EMC).

  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Highly motivated, safety-conscious, and customer-focused.

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.

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