We are currently in the market to recruit a Senior Electrical and ICA Design Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Water Consultancy team operating across the UK. You'll work on exciting AMP8 and AMP9 projects, ensuring exceptional water services in a collaborative environment. RPS, Tetra Tech are actively engaged in several long-term wastewater programmes across the UK water industry, helping our clients address major pollution and flooding challenges. As part of these programmes our wastewater consulting team undertake a broad range of projects including urban drainage and water quality modelling studies; WINEP, SOAF, DWMPs and catchment investment planning; and the development of engineering solutions from feasibility through to outline and detailed design. About The Team: As part of Tetra Tech. RPS Water Consulting is a team of engineers, designers, modellers, and data analysts providing asset management and operational strategy development, to our water industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication and teamwork to help us meet our clients' needs. About You: You will be experienced in liaising with the client to understand fully their needs, interpret their data, and develop a project plan. You will be able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the project as a whole meets its goals. You will be experienced in producing technical outputs such as technical specifications, schedules, reports, load and instrument lists, cable sizing calculations, single line diagrams and system architecture layouts, and be familiar with collaborative planning reviews and designs of solutions. You will be able to provide engineering inputs and design outputs in collaboration with other disciplines, producing general arrangement drawings, 3D models, 2D plans and sections, and piping & instrumentation diagrams. To be successful in this role, you will have strong communication skills and be able to deliver technical presentations to clients and other design engineers as well as inputting into collaborative design discussions including technical workshops and safety reviews, including HAZOPs and ALMs. You will understand how water and wastewater treatment processes operate and be experienced in assessing existing site infrastructure to develop and deliver the electrical and ICA design. By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valued member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the UK, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Your responsibilities: Balance your workload across a wide variety of projects from a range of major long-term frameworks with water companies and contractors across the UK. Seek to achieve positive outcomes for projects and the community. Work closely with other senior and principal engineers and other stakeholders supporting project delivery. Help to develop the wider team by acting as a mentor and guide to less experienced members, checking their work and providing technical governance and oversight. Interpret and understand technical drawings and supervise their production, ideally through AutoCAD and/or Inventor experience. Undertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports and recommendations. Contribute to the production of process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). Prepare electrical and ICA design deliverables including calculations, reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, schedules, and procurement documentation. Provide support to allow the project team to comply with the duties of Designer under CDM, including through the production of design risk assessments. Ensure quality assurance systems and procedures are followed, and that high standards are maintained. Act as a project manager, package manager or design team leader as required. Skills, knowledge, and experience: A good technical understanding of electrical engineering and ICA principles. Significant water industry experience. Proficient in: Load assessment and LV and MV distribution systems design The use of P&IDs to create equipment schedules ICA and SCADA system architecture development Production of URSs, FDSs and control philosophies The production of specifications, reports and technical documentation. Complying with the Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations and designing for safety. Various methods of contract procurement and engagement, ideally including the NEC forms of contract Managing your work to time, cost, and quality criteria. Supporting junior staff in their technical and personal development. The ability to travel and visit operational and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to survey, inspect, and witness test mechanical equipment and installations. Knowledge of design tools and software such as AutoCAD or similar design packages would be an advantage but is not essential. Qualifications: A degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or a closely-allied subject, ideally IET- accredited. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage. Chartered engineer or working towards and nearing chartership. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
We are currently in the market to recruit a Senior Electrical and ICA Design Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Water Consultancy team operating across the UK. You'll work on exciting AMP8 and AMP9 projects, ensuring exceptional water services in a collaborative environment. RPS, Tetra Tech are actively engaged in several long-term wastewater programmes across the UK water industry, helping our clients address major pollution and flooding challenges. As part of these programmes our wastewater consulting team undertake a broad range of projects including urban drainage and water quality modelling studies; WINEP, SOAF, DWMPs and catchment investment planning; and the development of engineering solutions from feasibility through to outline and detailed design. About The Team: As part of Tetra Tech. RPS Water Consulting is a team of engineers, designers, modellers, and data analysts providing asset management and operational strategy development, to our water industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication and teamwork to help us meet our clients' needs. About You: You will be experienced in liaising with the client to understand fully their needs, interpret their data, and develop a project plan. You will be able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the project as a whole meets its goals. You will be experienced in producing technical outputs such as technical specifications, schedules, reports, load and instrument lists, cable sizing calculations, single line diagrams and system architecture layouts, and be familiar with collaborative planning reviews and designs of solutions. You will be able to provide engineering inputs and design outputs in collaboration with other disciplines, producing general arrangement drawings, 3D models, 2D plans and sections, and piping & instrumentation diagrams. To be successful in this role, you will have strong communication skills and be able to deliver technical presentations to clients and other design engineers as well as inputting into collaborative design discussions including technical workshops and safety reviews, including HAZOPs and ALMs. You will understand how water and wastewater treatment processes operate and be experienced in assessing existing site infrastructure to develop and deliver the electrical and ICA design. By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valued member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the UK, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Your responsibilities: Balance your workload across a wide variety of projects from a range of major long-term frameworks with water companies and contractors across the UK. Seek to achieve positive outcomes for projects and the community. Work closely with other senior and principal engineers and other stakeholders supporting project delivery. Help to develop the wider team by acting as a mentor and guide to less experienced members, checking their work and providing technical governance and oversight. Interpret and understand technical drawings and supervise their production, ideally through AutoCAD and/or Inventor experience. Undertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports and recommendations. Contribute to the production of process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). Prepare electrical and ICA design deliverables including calculations, reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, schedules, and procurement documentation. Provide support to allow the project team to comply with the duties of Designer under CDM, including through the production of design risk assessments. Ensure quality assurance systems and procedures are followed, and that high standards are maintained. Act as a project manager, package manager or design team leader as required. Skills, knowledge, and experience: A good technical understanding of electrical engineering and ICA principles. Significant water industry experience. Proficient in: Load assessment and LV and MV distribution systems design The use of P&IDs to create equipment schedules ICA and SCADA system architecture development Production of URSs, FDSs and control philosophies The production of specifications, reports and technical documentation. Complying with the Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations and designing for safety. Various methods of contract procurement and engagement, ideally including the NEC forms of contract Managing your work to time, cost, and quality criteria. Supporting junior staff in their technical and personal development. The ability to travel and visit operational and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to survey, inspect, and witness test mechanical equipment and installations. Knowledge of design tools and software such as AutoCAD or similar design packages would be an advantage but is not essential. Qualifications: A degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or a closely-allied subject, ideally IET- accredited. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage. Chartered engineer or working towards and nearing chartership. JBRP1_UKTJ
Ready to Make a Real Impact? Thames Water is recruiting a passionate Senior Civil Engineer driven to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment in the Thames Valley and the Home Counties. This is your chance to be part of something bigger in AMP8: modernising our Treatment Works, delivering essential services, and protecting the environment for future generations. What you'll be doing as a Senior Engineer Oversee the design development of several water/wastewater network projects by engineers and consultants from the initial concept design and feasibility stage to contract award. Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks to realise opportunities, enabling scope definition and robust pricing by contractors. Ensure contractors undertake detailed design and make any necessary design changes during construction. Be responsible for providing the Project Teams with the support they need during the commissioning and handover of assets. Conduct design reviews to ensure robust, safe solutions that met business and operational requirements. Act as the key contact for the CDM Designer or Principal Designer role during the initial design stages. Hybrid - Clearwater Court. As part of this role, you must be on-site 2-3 days a week, working 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and access to a car; however, please apply if you don't, as we are open to candidates without a vehicle. What you should bring to the role Hold an HNC/degree or master's degree in Civil Engineering. Be a chartered engineer or approaching chartership status with a relevant professional organisation. We are looking for candidates with experience in oil and gas pipelines, multiple utilities, e.g. fibre optics, electrical cables and similar. Understanding the principles of project delivery in process industries. Understanding of Health & Safety in the Construction Industry. Understanding the decision of industrial processes in their Engineering discipline. What's in it for you? Offering between £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service - plus bank holidays. Contributory pension - defined contribution, maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution. Personal medical assessments - open to all once a year. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being. Find out more about our benefits and perks. Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments - whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else - just let us know; we're here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience - it's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Ready to Make a Real Impact? Thames Water is recruiting a passionate Senior Civil Engineer driven to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment in the Thames Valley and the Home Counties. This is your chance to be part of something bigger in AMP8: modernising our Treatment Works, delivering essential services, and protecting the environment for future generations. What you'll be doing as a Senior Engineer Oversee the design development of several water/wastewater network projects by engineers and consultants from the initial concept design and feasibility stage to contract award. Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks to realise opportunities, enabling scope definition and robust pricing by contractors. Ensure contractors undertake detailed design and make any necessary design changes during construction. Be responsible for providing the Project Teams with the support they need during the commissioning and handover of assets. Conduct design reviews to ensure robust, safe solutions that met business and operational requirements. Act as the key contact for the CDM Designer or Principal Designer role during the initial design stages. Hybrid - Clearwater Court. As part of this role, you must be on-site 2-3 days a week, working 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and access to a car; however, please apply if you don't, as we are open to candidates without a vehicle. What you should bring to the role Hold an HNC/degree or master's degree in Civil Engineering. Be a chartered engineer or approaching chartership status with a relevant professional organisation. We are looking for candidates with experience in oil and gas pipelines, multiple utilities, e.g. fibre optics, electrical cables and similar. Understanding the principles of project delivery in process industries. Understanding of Health & Safety in the Construction Industry. Understanding the decision of industrial processes in their Engineering discipline. What's in it for you? Offering between £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service - plus bank holidays. Contributory pension - defined contribution, maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution. Personal medical assessments - open to all once a year. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being. Find out more about our benefits and perks. Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments - whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else - just let us know; we're here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience - it's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job Title: Associate Director / Technical Director - Water Engineering (Utilities) Location: UK Work Hours: BST 8 00 Mon Thu, 8 00 Fri Access Talent Group are recruiting for an experienced Technical Director to lead business development and water engineering across transformational programmes for critical infrastructure, working on AMP8 projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on high profile engineering projects in the UK and internationally, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the water sector. The successful candidate will play a strategic leadership role, bringing people together to develop innovative and viable solutions. This opportunity allows shaping the future of water engineering and contributing expertise across sectors including Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Ensure high quality technical delivery and safety across multiple projects and programmes, providing expert guidance on complex technical issues. Strategic Direction: Define the technical strategy for projects and bid proposals, acting as a subject matter expert in water engineering. Technical Excellence: Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence, accountable for quality assurance standards in design. Collaborative Delivery: Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated and innovative design solutions. Capability Development: Develop, manage, and grow water engineering expertise within the practice, inspire and mentor teams, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing. Client Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted partner and go to expert. Experience & Qualifications Chartered Engineer with a proven track record in the water sector. Influential leadership skills, capable of inspiring and motivating teams. Extensive experience in multi disciplinary integration and coordination. Comprehensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulics, storage, supply and collection systems. Knowledge of UK design standards and current working practices. Recognised subject matter expertise nationally or internationally. A strategic and transformational mindset, able to envision and implement innovative solutions. For an experienced Senior Leader within Water or Waste Water seeking a directorship role with a large consultancy, please contact Cameron Green on or email .
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Associate Director / Technical Director - Water Engineering (Utilities) Location: UK Work Hours: BST 8 00 Mon Thu, 8 00 Fri Access Talent Group are recruiting for an experienced Technical Director to lead business development and water engineering across transformational programmes for critical infrastructure, working on AMP8 projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on high profile engineering projects in the UK and internationally, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the water sector. The successful candidate will play a strategic leadership role, bringing people together to develop innovative and viable solutions. This opportunity allows shaping the future of water engineering and contributing expertise across sectors including Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Ensure high quality technical delivery and safety across multiple projects and programmes, providing expert guidance on complex technical issues. Strategic Direction: Define the technical strategy for projects and bid proposals, acting as a subject matter expert in water engineering. Technical Excellence: Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence, accountable for quality assurance standards in design. Collaborative Delivery: Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated and innovative design solutions. Capability Development: Develop, manage, and grow water engineering expertise within the practice, inspire and mentor teams, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing. Client Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted partner and go to expert. Experience & Qualifications Chartered Engineer with a proven track record in the water sector. Influential leadership skills, capable of inspiring and motivating teams. Extensive experience in multi disciplinary integration and coordination. Comprehensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulics, storage, supply and collection systems. Knowledge of UK design standards and current working practices. Recognised subject matter expertise nationally or internationally. A strategic and transformational mindset, able to envision and implement innovative solutions. For an experienced Senior Leader within Water or Waste Water seeking a directorship role with a large consultancy, please contact Cameron Green on or email .
