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Date Added: Thu 12/02/2026

Senior ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Engineer

Reading, RG1, UK
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Company: PERTEMPS SPECIALIST TALENT SOLUTIONS

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £55000 - £65000/annum

Job Title: Senior ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Engineer
Location: Hybrid - London sites + project travel where necessary
Salary: £55,000-£65,000
Working Pattern: 36 hours, Monday-Friday (2-3 days on site)
Benefits: Excellent package + performance bonus + strong wellbeing offering

The Opportunity
A major UK infrastructure organisation delivering high-value capital projects (£30m-£120m+) is seeking a Senior ICA Engineer to provide technical assurance across the full project lifecycle. This is a chance to influence nationally significant programmes that protect public health, improve the environment, and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead ICA technical assurance on major capital projects
Ensure delivery aligns to safety, time, cost, and quality targets
Support a zero-incident, zero-harm safety culture
Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams
Review designs for technical, environmental, and regulatory compliance
Ensure solutions meet project briefs and Whole Life Cost principles
Contribute to stage-gate governance and technical standards
Candidate Profile

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Automation, or a closely related discipline is preferred (or equivalent experience)
Demonstrable experience in design, design review, or technical assurance within engineering projects.
Background in the water or wastewater sector is highly desirable. However, candidates from other highly regulated industries such as energy, utilities, pharmaceuticals, or process manufacturing, with relevant transferable ICA knowledge are encouraged to apply
Strong understanding of asset standards, specifications, and lifecycle considerations
Commercial awareness and contract understanding
Proven H&S leadership mindset
Resilient, delivery-focused, and quality-driven
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For a confidential discussion, contact the Pertemps Engineering Division
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