Egis Group
EICA Engineer - Water / Wastewater
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Electrical / EICA Engineer – UK Water/Wastewater Water | Wastewater | Biosolids/Sludge | AMP 8 | SROs | MEP-Led Team
Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Egis Locations: London | Bristol | Manchester (Hybrid)
Roles:
- Electrical/ EICA Engineering Design
- UK-wide Impact
- High-Growth Environment
Egis, growing rapidly in the UK, employs over 23,500 global experts across 70+ countries, designing and delivering intelligent, sustainable infrastructure. Join their fast-growing UK Water team in an agile, high-visibility environment where growth, impact, and progression are immediate.
Job Description
About the Role
The UK water sector is experiencing a period of extraordinary investment and transformation. As Egis scales its Water Business in the UK, it is building a high-performing EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, Communication & Automation) Engineering team to navigate this growth.
This role is for motivated candidates who want to contribute meaningfully to major water and wastewater programmes. Joining a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will innovate in sustainable treatment solutions across nationally significant projects.
This is a unique opportunity to help establish Egis’ EICA engineering capability from the ground up, leveraging global expertise and long-term commitment to the water sector.
Key Responsibilities
• Contribute to discipline design packages across feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline, and detailed design for UK water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules, technical notes, reports, drawings, and model inputs under senior guidance.
• Support site visits, asset surveys, data reviews, and discussions with operators, suppliers, and technology providers.
• Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, EICA, and MEP teams to deliver integrated, practical, and maintainable treatment solutions.
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• Use digital tools, spreadsheets, models, and data analysis to enhance design quality and efficiency.
• Assist with CDM/safety-by-design activities and contribute to design risk identification.
• Support supplier/contractor reviews, technical queries, commissioning, and handover information as needed.
• Work within budget, scope, and programme constraints, escalating risks early to maintain a collaborative technical team culture.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• BEng/MEng or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience (preferably in water, wastewater, utilities, process, energy, or infrastructure projects).
• Understanding of treatment design lifecycle, ability to prepare clear discipline-specific deliverables.
• Knowledge of UK standards, CDM/safety-by-design principles, and quality assurance processes.
• Proficiency in cross-discipline collaboration to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Digital literacy, including Excel, and familiarity with design/modelling tools (with enthusiasm for automation, simulation, and data-driven delivery).
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Availability to visit operational sites/construction worksites as required.
Desirable Skills / Knowledge
• Experience in:
- Municipal water, wastewater, sludge/bioresources, water reuse, nutrient removal, pumping, energy optimisation, low-carbon treatment.
• Exposure to:
- AMP8, WINEP (Water Industry National Efficiency Plan), SROs (Sustainability and Resilience Outcomes), D&B (Design & Build), framework, or alliance environments.
• Experience with:
- BIM/3D coordination, process simulation, hydraulic modelling, Power BI, Python, VBA, or advanced Excel.
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• Progress toward IEng/CEng membership with a relevant professional institution.
Note: Right to work in the UK is mandatory.
Additional Information
What’s in It for You?
• A dynamic role in a fast-growing UK business with accelerated career progression
• Top Employers 2025 – Awarded for excellence in people practices across four continents by the Top Employer Institute. • A global leader in green infrastructure, innovating across sustainable infrastructure, mobility, and energy. • Highly competitive rewards package • Hybrid and flexible working options • 26+ days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) • Professional development support, chartership guidance, and global mobility opportunities • Inclusive and supportive culture, driven by sustainability and community impact
Are You Ready to Lead? Join Egis and shape the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Each project at Egis is designed with a focus on long-term environmental impact. Your contributions will create a lasting positive legacy for communities in the UK and worldwide.
Our Egis Foundation supports climate action, educational, and social initiatives, ensuring responsible, sustainable progress toward a cleaner future.
Diversity & Inclusion
Egis values diversity and equality. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and assess applicants purely on suitability, experience, and professional credentials.
Protected characteristics considered: Age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and others.
Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities Service Line: Water Technical Region: Europe and Africa Job Family: Project Management – Engineering
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