Egis
Senior EICA Engineer - Water / Wastewater
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Senior EICA Engineer - Water / Wastewater
Senior 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) Focus: Electrical / EICA Engineering Design | UK-Wide Impact | High-Growth Environment
About Egis
Egis is expanding rapidly in the UK, backed by a global team of over 23,500 experts across 70+ countries. The consultancy designs and delivers intelligent, sustainable infrastructure to tackle climate challenges and strengthen community resilience. As part of its fast-growing UK Water team, this role allows you to operate in an agile environment, with rapid progression, high visibility, and immediate impact.
About the Role
The UK water sector is entering a transformative period of unprecedented investment. Egis is building a high-performance EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Automation) Engineering team to shape the future of water infrastructure. You will deliver major water and wastewater programmes in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to technically robust, sustainable, and innovative treatment solutions.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join at a critical stage in Egis' UK growth. You’ll play a key part in establishing, shaping, and expanding the firm’s EICA capability, leveraging its global infrastructure expertise and long-term commitment to the sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead defined discipline tasks or design packages across phases including feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline, and detailed design.
- Prepare, check, and coordinate technical deliverables, including:
- Calculations
- Specifications
- Reports and schedules
- Drawings and models
- Design philosophies
- Take accountability for assigned work packages, managing:
- Technical quality
- Interfaces, scope, budget
- Programme, and change
- Conduct site visits, surveys, data reviews, and hold technical discussions with clients, operators, suppliers, and contractors.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, supporting integrated MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)/treatment design while ensuring operability, maintainability, and constructability.
- Apply digital tools, modelling, and automation (e.g., process simulation, hydraulic modelling, dashboards, or automation*(**) to enhance delivery efficiency and design quality.
- Support CDM/safety-by-design reviews, technical risk management, and HAZOP/HAZID inputs, as well as design assurance.
- Review supplier/contractor submissions, clarify technical queries, and assist in commissioning or handover processes where necessary.
- Mentor Engineers and Graduates, contributing to discipline standards, templates, and best-practice adoption.
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Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- A completed BEng/MEng degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or significant CEng-level experience, with evidence of progression towards chartership.
- Typically 6+ years’ relevant engineering design experience, preferably including UK water/wastewater treatment projects.
- Proven ability to deliver discipline design packages within multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong capability to:
- Prepare and check calculations
- Draft specifications, reports, schedules, drawings, models
- Compile technical documentation
- Familiarity with:
- UK water industry standards
- CDM 2015
- Safety-by-design fundamentals
- Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces and resolve technical challenges.
- Good commercial awareness and commitment to scope, budget, and programme adherence.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions and present findings clearly.
Desirable (AdditionalAssets)
- Experience in AMP8, WINEP, SROs (Single Regulator Offices), D&B (Design & Build), frameworks, alliances, or large-scale capital projects.
- Knowledge or experience with:
- Advanced treatment processes
- Sludge/bioresource management
- Nutrient removal
- Water reuse systems
- Pumping, package plant design
- Energy recovery solutions
- Automation-led operational improvements
- Familiarity with digital delivery tools, including:
- BIM (Building Information Modelling) or 3D coordination
- Process simulation software
- Hydraulic modelling tools
- Dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
- Automation languages (e.g., Python, VBA)
- Experience in FAT/SAT (Factory Acceptance/Site Acceptance Testing), commissioning, performance testing, HAZOPs, or technical assurance reviews.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and drive enhancements in discipline workflows and technical standards.
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⚠️ Note: Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.
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Benefits
- An exciting senior role in a rapidly scaling UK business, offering accelerated career progression.
- Top Employers 2025 certification—Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices.
- A global leader in green infrastructure, focusing on sustainable mobility and energy solutions.
- Highly competitive remuneration.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- 26+ days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Access to professional development, chartership support, and global mobility.
- A supportive, inclusive culture, prioritising sustainability and long-term community impact.
Commitment to Sustainability
At Egis, commitments extend beyond projects—through the Egis Foundation, actions are taken to combat the climate crisis. Initiatives focus on education, social responsibility, and shifts toward a sustainable future.
Inclusion & Diversity
Egis is an Equal Opportunutes Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, representative workforce. All backgrounds are celebrated, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other protected characteristic. Your application will be assessed solely on experience, criteria relevance, and role suitability.
Ready to Lead?
Join Egis and shape the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK. Play a decisive role in transitioning water systems toward inclusivity and environmental resilience.
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