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 Role

• Lead ICA technical assurance across major capital projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery
• Influence control system design, instrumentation strategy, and automation architecture across complex assets
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
• Ensure designs align with project briefs, regulatory standards, and whole-life cost objectives
• Support Stage Gate governance processes, ensuring robust technical validation at each phase
• Champion 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 environments
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, control systems, and automation architecture
• Experience working on capital projects / CAPEX programmes
• Understanding of engineering standards, technical governance, and Stage Gate processes
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and influence technical outcomes

Desirable:

• Experience within water/wastewater or comparable sectors (energy, oil & gas, process industries)
• Knowledge of cyber security, telemetry, or digital control systems
• Commercial awareness and familiarity with engineering contracts

The Opportunity

• Work on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects with real societal and environmental impact
• Gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, not just design or delivery
• Influence technical standards and engineering quality across a major programme
• Develop your career within a long-term, high-investment infrastructure environment
• Play 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 bonus
• 26 days holiday (increasing to 30) + bank holidays
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution
• Private medical assessments
• Hybrid 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