Senior ICA Engineer (Instrumentation,Control & Automation) – Major Projects

Senior ICA Engineer (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) – Major ProjectsLocation: London (Coppermills + Hybrid Working)Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsLead ICA Engineering on Major UK Infrastructure ProjectsThis is a rare opportunity to work on high-value (£30m–£120m) capital projects at the heart of the UK’s water and wastewater infrastructure.As a Senior ICA Engineer, you will take a key technical role in complex, multi-disciplinary programmes, influencing design, assurance, and delivery across the full lifecycle—from feasibility through to commissioning.You won’t just support projects—you’ll help define how they are delivered, ensuring performance, compliance, and long-term operational value. The RoleLead ICA technical assurance across major capital projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality deliveryInfluence control system design, instrumentation strategy, and automation architecture across complex assetsCollaborate with contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutionsEnsure designs align with project briefs, regulatory standards, and whole-life cost objectivesSupport Stage Gate governance processes, ensuring robust technical validation at each phaseChampion a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture, aligned to zero-harm objectives About YouEssential:Degree in Electrical, ICA, Automation, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)Proven experience in ICA design, design assurance, or project engineering within utilities or similar regulated environmentsStrong knowledge of instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, control systems, and automation architectureExperience working on capital projects / CAPEX programmesUnderstanding of engineering standards, technical governance, and Stage Gate processesAbility to work across multidisciplinary teams and influence technical outcomesDesirable:Experience within water/wastewater or comparable sectors (energy, oil & gas, process industries)Knowledge of cyber security, telemetry, or digital control systemsCommercial awareness and familiarity with engineering contracts The OpportunityWork on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects with real societal and environmental impactGain exposure across the full project lifecycle, not just design or deliveryInfluence technical standards and engineering quality across a major programmeDevelop your career within a long-term, high-investment infrastructure environmentPlay a visible role in delivering projects that support millions of customers and national resilience What’s on Offer£55,000 – £65,000 salary (depending on experience)Performance-related bonus26 days holiday (increasing to 30) + bank holidaysUp to 12% employer pension contributionPrivate medical assessmentsHybrid working (2–3 days on-site)Flexible benefits platform (wellbeing, retail, lifestyle perks) The CompanyA major UK infrastructure organisation delivering essential water and wastewater services to over 16 million customers. With significant long-term investment in capital delivery, the business offers engineers the opportunity to work on technically complex, safety-critical projects within a structured and forward-thinking environment. ApplyIf you are an experienced ICA Engineer looking to step into a high-impact project environment with real scale and technical challenge, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion…