Associate Director ICA Engineering

Your new company Are you an experienced ICA Engineer looking to take the next step into a strategic, leadership-focused role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global engineering consultancy at the forefront of delivering major water infrastructure programmes across the UK. You'll play a key part in shaping critical projects for clients such as Northern Ireland Water, United Utilities, Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water and other regional authorities, helping deliver resilient, efficient, future-ready solutions that truly make an impact.

Your new role As an Associate Director of ICA Engineering, you'll lead a team of talented Electrical & ICA Engineers, driving technical excellence across complex, multidisciplinary water sector projects. You'll take ownership of design delivery, quality assurance, team leadership, and strategic growth within the electrical & ICA discipline, all while working collaboratively with specialists across the UK and internationally. This is a senior position with influence, visibility, and the opportunity to shape both projects and people.

Key Responsibilities Lead, direct and develop a team of Electrical & ICA engineers delivering design work on major water & wastewater projects. Manage budgets, resources and programme milestones across multiple concurrent projects. Oversee and review key technical outputs including SLDs, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies and Network Architecture. Provide high-level technical leadership for ICA design across multidisciplinary teams.

Offer direction, coaching and mentorship to Senior and Principal engineers. Grow the team's capability locally and contribute to the wider Electrical & ICA technical community across the UK. Work independently, using strong technical judgement to solve complex challenges. Lead technical input into bids, proposals and business development activities. Collaborate closely with project management, clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, integrated design solutions.

Set and maintain robust quality assurance standards across the Electrical & ICA discipline. What you'll need to succeed Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline). Chartered Engineer. Strong background leading or directing Electrical & ICA engineering teams within a design consultancy. Extensive experience in ICA design and a deep understanding of water sector codes, standards and WIMES. Knowledge of HAZOP, DSEAR/ATEX, earthing & bonding, lighting design and related safety/engineering practices.

Experience working within industrial or process environments (essential). Able to work autonomously while guiding Senior/Principal colleagues. Excellent communicator with the ability to convey technical information across multidisciplinary teams. Motivated, collaborative, and passionate about leading high-performing teams. What you'll get in return Impactful work :
Lead engineering on projects that strengthen UK water infrastructure and support sustainable communities. Career progression :
Access industry-leading development, training and leadership pathways. Hybrid working :
Flexibility to balance office, site and home working. Comprehensive benefits :
Competitive package, private healthcare, pension, income protection and lifestyle perks including EV schemes and professional memberships. Inclusive culture :
Be part of a collaborative, diverse and supportive environment where every voice is valued. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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