ICA Engineer
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Christian Held
Benefits
Life assurance
Private medical insurance
Additional holiday purchase opportunities
Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
Enhanced family leave & policies
Share plan schemes
Free health & wellbeing services
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ICA Engineer
We're looking for an Electrical / ICA Engineer to join our Thames Water Major Project team based in Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth.
Location: Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are seeking an Electrical/ICA Engineer to provide LV Electrical, Control & Automation, and PLC & SCADA engineering expertise for industrial projects within the water industry. As a Kier Electrical/ICA Engineer, you will be part of our strategic partnership with Thames Water on Major Projects and Capital Frameworks, providing design and build services for new and existing infrastructure assets. The ideal candidate will be quality-focused with a demonstrable history of managing Electrical ICA works in major projects.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Electrical / ICA Engineer, you'll be working within the Thames Water Major Projects team, supporting them in delivering high-quality electrical and automation solutions for water treatment infrastructure. Your day to day will include:
- Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on LV Electrical and ICA documentation, including MCC/RTU electrical schematics, control philosophies, and functional design specifications
- Representing Kier at client meetings and coordination sessions, building strong relationships with stakeholders
- Overseeing the installation and commissioning of electrical and ICA systems, ensuring compliance with quality and industry standards
- Supporting System Integrators to ensure PLC software and SCADA development meets Thames Water Standards
- Conducting thorough technical reviews of Electrical Risk Assessments and Method Statements to verify compliance with project requirements
What are we looking for?
This role of Electrical / ICA Engineer is great for you if:
- You hold an HNC qualification in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering, or a similar discipline
- You have experience in ICA engineering, PLCs, HMIs, Profibus networks and SCADA installations
- You possess a good knowledge of Low Voltage large motor control centres and communications protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, and Ethernet IP
- You have experience of contractor management and can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, working effectively as part of a multi-discipline team
- You hold a Full driving licence
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-CH1.
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Location: Rickmansworth
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Vacancy ID: 13255
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Background check: None
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Closing date: 25 Nov 2026
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Contract type: Permanent
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Working hours: Full Time
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Flexible working: Yes
Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.
