Senior ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Engineer
251000078

£55,000 - £65,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Reading, Berkshire

Engineering And Technical

Posted 16 hours ago

Expires In 28 Days

Job Description

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

Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact the Pertemps Engineering Division

Ashley Robinson

ashley.robinson@pertemps.co.uk

01676936236

Division 251

Specialist Division 251

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