Head of ICA Engineering

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as Head of ICA Engineering in the UK’s largest water company. This role will head an industry-leading ICA Engineering team in the Thames Water Above Ground Engineering to achieve Thames Water’s AMP8 ambitions and beyond. You will have the opportunity to be part of the Above and Below Ground Engineering leadership team developing and influencing the effectiveness of the Engineering function.

What you’ll be doing as Head of ICA Engineering

• You will be the recognised expert providing innovation, creativity and leadership to set the ICA Engineering standards and strategy and influence functional strategy.
• Sit as part of the technical leadership group providing technical oversight of high-profile projects within the business.
• Proactively setting the direction of ICA Engineering within Thames Water.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of how ICA Engineering and Safety Instrument Systems contributes to the business goals and a good understanding of the regulatory environment and commercial markets.
• Confidently communicate and negotiate internally to the highest levels.
• Lead, support and develop the ICA design team within Thames Water.
• Overseeing ICA-specific projects and providing technical direction within complex jobs.
• Keep an overview of our delivery partners and contractors providing strategic technical leadership.

What you should bring to the role

• Be a recognised leader with extensive experience in this engineering discipline including Instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, Networking and Safety Instrument Systems with meaningful experience in the water industry – understanding how water works, how we do things and how we can improve things for the future.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
• Supportive leadership and communication skills both internally and externally.
• Passionate about Engineering and continuous improvement.
• Degree level or equivalent with professional charters in your Engineering Discipline
• Competence in ICA and Safety Instrument Systems engineering design, which requires bringing together technical and other skills, the ability to define a problem and identify constraints, and the employment of creativity and innovation.
• Be a proactive thinker and have the ability to deal with complex issues.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £90,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Bonus.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• 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. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.
The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.