Senior EICA Engineer

Where

Trafford Park

Type

Contract

Salary

57 Hourly

Are you an a Senior EICA Engineer from a design background?

Do you have water/ utilities experience?

Do you have WWTW, Sewage networks of clean water experience (open to all backgrounds)? Job Title: Senior EICA Engineer (design) Location: Stretford, Manchester (Hybrid Working Available) Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: £56.82 Ltd per hour (subject to an IR35 assessment confirming outside status) Working Arrangement - This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based at our Stretford, Manchester office, with the possibility of hybrid working up to 1 2 days per week from home for the right candidate

The opportunity To manage the quality and technical delivery of electrical engineering designs, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and innovation. This role will lead electrical design activities on projects, primarily within the water industry, while mentoring junior team members and coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

  • Deliver high-quality electrical design packages in line with safety, regulatory, and technical standards.
  • Produce detailed design calculations, schematics, and layout drawings, particularly for water sector applications.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians.
  • Define scopes of work and supervise the outputs of subcontracted electrical design teams.
  • Collaborate with equipment suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Prepare design investigations, technical reports, and engineering specifications.
  • Ensure all designs adhere to relevant technical standards and company procedures.
  • Implement and document project changes within design packages.
  • Accurately estimate resource hours required for design deliverables.
  • Represent the design team in meetings and presentations with clients and stakeholders.

You will have the following qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years experience in electrical design, with a strong background in the water industry.
  • Significant practical experience in Low Voltage (LV) design.
  • HND or degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Proficient IT and software skills relevant to electrical design and documentation.
  • Registered with a recognised engineering body (e.g. IET) and actively working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
  • Experience in control systems and/or telecommunications engineering.
  • Familiarity with ATEX design principles and compliance.
  • Knowledge and experience in High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV), and ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) designs.
  • Awareness of construction methods, materials, and design considerations relevant to site conditions.
  • Understanding of best practices in engineering drawing production and standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering.
  • Results-oriented, with a focus on quality and delivery.
  • Proven ability to develop self and mentor others.
  • Analytical problem-solving capability.
  • Competence in primary electrical discipline with knowledge of related technical areas (e.g. control, ICA, telecoms).

Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contact Stuart Cooper via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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