EICA Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Job Description

About the Role

The UK water sector is entering a period of unprecedented investment and transformation. As Egis accelerates the growth of its Water Business in the UK, we are building a high-performing EICA Engineering team to help shape this next chapter.

We are inviting applicants who want to play a meaningful role in delivering major water and wastewater programmes. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to technically robust, sustainable and innovative treatment solutions across nationally significant projects.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a key stage of our UK growth journey, helping to establish, shape and expand an EICA engineering capability built on Egis’ global infrastructure expertise and long-term commitment to the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to discipline design packages across feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline and detailed design for UK water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules, technical notes, reports, drawings and model inputs under senior guidance.
• Support site visits, asset surveys, data reviews and discussions with operators, suppliers and technology providers.
• Work with Process, Mechanical, EICA and MEP interfaces to help develop integrated, practical and maintainable treatment solutions.
• Use digital tools, spreadsheets, models and data analysis methods to improve design quality and efficiency.
• Support CDM/safety-by-design activities and contribute to design risk identification.
• Assist with supplier/contractor reviews, technical queries, commissioning support and handover information where required.
• Work to agreed scope, budget and programme, escalating risks early and contributing to a collaborative technical team culture.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/MEng or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Typically 4+ years’ relevant engineering design experience, ideally including water, wastewater, utilities, process, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of the treatment design lifecycle and ability to prepare clear discipline-specific design deliverables.
• Working knowledge of relevant UK standards, CDM/safety-by-design principles and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and contribute to integrated design solutions.
• Good digital capability, including Excel and relevant design/modelling tools, with interest in automation, simulation and data-led delivery.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to visit operational works and construction sites as required.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge

• Experience in municipal water, wastewater, sludge/bioresources, water reuse, nutrient removal, pumping, energy optimisation or low-carbon treatment.
• Exposure to AMP8, WINEP, SROs, D&B, framework or alliance delivery environments.
• Experience with BIM/3D coordination, process simulation, hydraulic modelling, Power BI, Python, VBA or advanced Excel.
• Progress towards IEng or CEng with a relevant professional institution.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Additional Information

What’s in It for You?

• An exciting new growth role in a fast‑organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression
• Top Employers 2025 - Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices, having been awarded the prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification. Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.   
• A global leader in green infrastructure - we’re proud to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure, mobility and energy, innovating across the entire value chain and every aspect of the built environment. 
• Highly competitive reward package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional development, chartership support & global mobility
• Supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long‑term community impact

Ready to Lead?

Join Egis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.