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Job Title:\nPrincipal EICA Engineer\n\nSalary:\n£75,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits\n\nLocation:\nFalmer/Brighton (Hybrid - required onsite either once a week on Wednesdays or for a few days every couple of weeks)\n\nType:\nPermanent, Hybrid\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nThis is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Principal EICA Engineer to drive innovation across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll develop forward-thinking, sustainable design solutions, assess new technologies, and play a key part in advancing modern water recycling and treatment facilities.\n\nYou'll work within a high-performing multidisciplinary team delivering complex engineering outcomes that genuinely move the needle for environmental performance, efficiency, and resilience.\n\nAbout the Client:\n\nOur client is a major UK water industry organisation delivering essential services across the Southeast. They're committed to sustainability, digital transformation, and investing in engineering excellence.

The environment is collaborative, flexible, and geared towards technical innovation and professional growth.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the delivery of sustainable, environmentally responsible design solutions.\nProvide expert oversight on design calculations, specifications, and technical standards.\nPush continuous improvement by challenging outdated practices and adopting new approaches.\nResearch and embed industry best practice and digital design methods.\nCollaborate with supply chain partners to enhance efficiency and quality.\nSupport framework tenders, engineering assurance, auditing, and compliance.\nOversee design work and installations across multiple sites.\nMentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening capability across the team.\nEnsure cost-effective solutions that meet or exceed budget expectations. \n\nWhat Our Client is Looking For:\n\nQualifications:\n\nMSc/MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent\nChartered or Incorporated Engineer (IET or equivalent)Experience:\n\n10+ years relevant engineering experience (open to candidates from oil & gas, energy, process industries, etc.)Skills:\n\nStrong leadership, communication, and analytical thinking\nAbility to manage complex engineering challenges and deliver innovation\nFull UK driving licence for site visits \n\nWhat Our Client Offers:\n\nSalary from £75,000 (DOE)\nCompany & performance-related bonus\nPension up to 11% company contribution\n25 days holiday\nHealth Cash Plan\nLife assurance (4x salary)\nElectric car scheme (after 6 months)\nFully funded eye tests\nTwo paid volunteering days\nOccupational health support\nRetail discounts (800+ retailers)\nDigital GP service\nStudy support for job-related qualifications\nCompetitive maternity leave & flexible return options\nCycle to work scheme\nFree parking\nVibrant location close to coastline and great transport links \n\nEligibility:\n\nYou must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is required due to site visits.\n\nOpportunity for Growth:\n\nThis is a key role driving technical direction, design assurance, and digital development across the engineering function.

You'll shape best practice, guide emerging engineers, influence major infrastructure decisions, and help steer the future of sustainable water management.\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , age, marital status, veteran status, or status

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