Principal EICA Engineer - Water

Location: Remote / Home-Based (Site visits, FATs & Manchester Office 2-3x/month)

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Work Pattern: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday

We are seeking an experienced Principal EICA Engineer with a strong background in the UK water sector to lead and deliver engineering solutions across key UK water frameworks.

This role offers full flexibility for remote working, combined with ad-hoc site travel, supplier Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and strategic collaboration in our Manchester hub 2-3 times per month. Reporting to the Project Lead Engineer's taking the reins as the Lead Engineer on dedicated projects-you will drive cost-effective, high-performing EICA designs from concept through to commissioning.

• Technical Design & Delivery: Prepare, check, and approve outline and detailed electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (EICA) design documentation. Ensure solutions are cost-effective, compliant with scope specifications, and optimised for procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, sub-contractors, and internal teams, ensuring technical requirements are clearly aligned and delivered.
• Site & Factory Assurance: Conduct site surveys and attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at supplier facilities, compiling full post-test reporting.
• Procurement & Commercials: Draft equipment/materials requisitions, define installation scopes of work, review supplier quotations, and perform technical bid assessments. Keep designs aligned with project budgets.
• Compliance & Standards: Guarantee all works adhere to national/international codes, HSE regulations, client standards, and industry-specific legislation.
• Team Governance: Allocate work to project teams, monitor delivery against planned milestones, and uphold high technical quality control.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience / completed apprenticeship route).
• Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) Engineer status with a relevant body (or demonstrably working towards it).

Technical Experience:

• 15+ years of engineering experience within the Water sector or closely aligned process industries.
• Client-facing experience within recent UK water framework projects.
• Deep technical working knowledge of WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications) and UK water design practices.
• Proven capability in design/installation for hazardous areas (ATEX / DSEAR).
• Strong working knowledge of UK legislation and machinery compliance, including CE/UKCA marking, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive, and EMC Compliance.
• Solid background in site construction and commissioning support.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated leader with excellent communication skills, capable of managing external stakeholders and delegating work effectively.
• Safety-first mindset with strong risk identification and quantification capabilities.

If you meet the experience criteria in the UK water sector and are looking for a flexible contract role supporting major national frameworks, submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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skills

CAD

qualifications

17th edition