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Job Description
Senior EICA Design Engineer•
Water Working Location:
Manchester (hybrid role with occasional site visits)
Contract Type:
Permanent Role Overview Take a lead in approving EICA design deliverables across water-sector projects. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, support site activities, and ensure all outputs meet safety, quality, and technical standards while following established design processes. Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of design deliverables, overseeing, reviewing and approving documentation across all lifecycle stages
Coordinate closely with clients, contractors and sub-contractors to ensure clarity on scope and delivery
Develop electrical load schedules and specify MCCs, telemetry, and instrumentation systems
Prepare scopes of work, support technical bid evaluations, and oversee sub-contract design packages
Provide technical input during site surveys, installation, and commissioning activities
Ensure all work aligns with WIMES and relevant UK/international standards
Champion safety, sustainability, and best practice across all design activities
Support multidisciplinary collaboration and maintain strong communication channels Required Qualifications & Experience
Degree or advanced apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering
Chartered Engineer or actively working toward chartership with a relevant institution
Proven background in EICA design for water or wastewater projects
Experience reviewing and approving construction and installation documentation
Working knowledge of UK regulations including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED
Strong communication skills with a collaborative, proactive, and organised approach Key Skills Technical competence, problem solving, leadership, communication, attention to detail, teamwork and commitment to safe, compliant design delivery.