Instrumentation Controls And Automation Engineer (ICA) - Lead

Controls and Instrumentation Engineering Lead

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

You will join a team over 600 engineering and technical professionals responsible for the delivery of an extensive £multi-Billion portfolio of high profile projects that will shape the future infrastructure of our water industry for generations to come.

As highly experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineering Lead, you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary, multi company delivery model, you will lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex innovative detail designs, project tasks and milestones for capex investment programmes across the Water industry including pumping stations, treatment plants, process engineering systems, control systems, automation systems and solutions.

Your remit will include:

• Lead Engineering and Technical excellence across the full lifecycle of projects and solutions.
• Own all technical delivery FEED, Design, Construction, and Commissioning phases of innovative complex Controls, Instrumentation and Automation systems delivered to £multi-million projects for the Water Industry.
• Drive Integration & Collaboration: Foster strong and trusting relationships across diverse design, construction, and client teams. Promote knowledge sharing, innovation and agility that adds value and exceeds our own and our clients' expectations.
• Trusted "Technical Authority" for value engineering and buildability workshops.
• Oversee and ensure technical compliance with regulatory and safety standards and timely and efficient delivery of internal and external project outputs.
• Embed constructability reliability, commissioning and performance requirements into the design.
• Be a key stakeholder to design management, change control, scheduling, risk management and financial forecasting collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.

We would be delighted to hear from candidates with a demonstrable blend of the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Chartered Member of IEEE
• Progressive experience in ICA/C&I design engineering, with expertise in detailed design and design-and-build execution for water, wastewater and bioresources non-infrastructure projects.
• Indepth and robust ICA/C&I engineering knowledge with an extensive track record in the delivery of innovative and compliant solutions from concept through to commissioning and asset management.
• Familiarity with water sector regulations and safety protocols.
• Robust understanding of current health, safety and welfare legislation.
• Recognised leader able to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.