Egis Group
Principal EICA Engineer - Water / Wastewater
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Company Description
Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Egis
Location: London, Bristol, Manchester (Hybrid) Field: Electrical/EICA Engineering Design | UK-Wide Impact | High-Growth Environment
Egis, a globally recognised leader with over 23,500 experts across 100+ countries, designs and delivers intelligent, sustainable infrastructure solutions to address climate challenges and enhance community resilience. As part of its rapidly growing UK Water team, you will join an agile environment with quick career progression, high visibility, and immediate impact.
Job Title
Principal Electrical / EICA Engineer – UK Water/Wastewater
Key Services Areas
- Water
- Wastewater
- Biosolids/Sludge
- AMP 8
- SROs
- MEP-Led Team
About the Role
The UK water sector is undergoing a period of extensive investment and transformation. As Egis accelerates its Water Business growth in the UK, the company is establishing a high-performance EICA Engineering team to drive this exciting new phase.
We seek applicants eager to contribute meaningfully to major water and wastewater programmes, working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Your contribution will ensure technically robust, sustainable, and innovative solutions across the nation’s key projects.
This position offers a unique opportunity to align with Egis’ UK growth trajectory, helping establish, shape, and expand an EICA engineering capability based on global infrastructure expertise and a long-term commitment to the sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical/ EICA discipline design delivery across the full lifecycle of multidisciplinary water/wastewater treatment projects.
- Serve as the discipline technical lead, owning design strategy, technical decisions, interfaces, risks, and quality assurance of deliverables.
- Review and approve all electrical/ EICA deliverables, including:
- Calculations
- Specifications
- Reports
- Models
- Schedules
- Drawings
- Supplier/contractor submissions
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination, harmonising inputs from Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, and Construction teams into practical treatment solutions.
- Organise technical workshops, optioneering sessions, value engineering exercises, design reviews, and risk assessments, alongside client/operator engagement.
- Drive lean and digitally enabled delivery through:
- Simulation
- Automation
- Data analysis
- MEP coordination
- Reusable design tools/templates
- Provide technical assurance, advise project managers on technical, programmatic, and resourcing risks, and resolve complex technical challenges.
- Mentor and manage engineers where appropriate, including:
- Recruitment
- Professional development
- Chartership progression
- Contribute to business development, client engagement, and growth of the discipline’s capability.
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree (BEng/MEng) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Chartered/EIC Engineer (CEng/MIE) status (or equivalent qualification).
- 8–10+ years’ experience in a relevant discipline, including:
- Substantial water/wastewater treatment, utilities, process, energy or infrastructure design.
- Proven ability to act as discipline or senior technical lead in multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong technical competency in reviewing, approving, and advancing complex design deliverables.
- In-depth understanding of:
- UK water industry standards
- CDM 2015
- Safety-by-design principles
- Regulatory frameworks
- Common project delivery models (e.g. Risk Allocation, Assurance, Collaboration models)
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and resolve complex technical challenges.
- Digital mindset, with experience applying:
- Modelling
- Automation
- Data analysis
- Model-based workflows
- Strong client-facing communication skills, including:
- Leading workshops and technical discussions
- Experience mentoring engineers or supporting technical capability enhancement.
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
- Deep expertise in:
- Wastewater/ water treatment solutions
- Sludge/bioresource management
- Water reuse
- Nutrient removal technologies
- Pumping systems
- Package systems and EICA/ control solutions
- Energy optimisation
- Low-carbon infrastructure
- Direct experience in:
- AMP8, WINEP, SRO, D&B, framework alliances, and contractor-led models.
- Proficiency in:
- Design standard development
- Technical guidance creation
- Calculation tool customisation
- Quality Assurance (QA) processes
- Digital workflow workflows standardisation
- Contribution to:
- Recruitment strategies
- Resource planning
- Bid writing
- Technical proposals
- Client presentations
- New service development
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What’s in It for You?
- A fast-growing UK role with rapid career progression and immediate impact.
- Top Employer 2025 certification, reflecting excellence in HR practices.
- A global leader in sustainable infrastructure, driving innovation across:
- Green infrastructure
- Mobility
- Energy solutions
- Build environment innovation
- Highly competitive leadership-level reward package.
- Flexible hybrid workingmodel.
- 26+ days annual leave plus full bank holiday provisions.
- Professional development opportunities, including chartership support and global mobility.
- A supportive, inclusive culture emphasising:
- Sustainability
- Long-term community impact
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) – applications assessed purely on experience and suitability.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunities & Inclusivity
Egis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company commits to building a diverse workforce, ensuring representation across:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender/Gender Identity
- Race/Ethnicity
- Religion/Belief
- Sexual Orientation
- Socioeconomic Background
Applications are evaluated strictly based on experience, skills, and role suitability.
Legal Requirement
You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
About Egis
Egis Foundation Impact
Egis is committed to climate action through the support of its Egis Foundation, which funds:
- Climate-focused educational and social initiatives
- Responsible transitions toward sustainability
Ready to Lead?
Join Egis and take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK. Be part of a team dedicated to long-term sustainability, while leaving a lasting, positive legacy for communities globally.
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