Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald

Peterborough

On-site

CAD 84,000 - 121,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched by employer up to 7%
Life assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Gym Membership discounts UK wide
Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance. You will design LV electrical installations, review contractor designs, and specify instrumentation for water infrastructure projects.

The role involves working in a diverse engineering team to deliver sustainable, resilient solutions. We value a strong electrical engineering background, a degree in engineering, and demonstrated project engineering experience, ideally in water-related schemes.

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering (or equivalent) is required.
  • Experience in a project engineering environment, preferably in the water sector.
  • Strong electrical engineering background and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and specify LV electrical installations and distribution systems
  • Review LV electrical designs produced by framework contractors
  • Specify and select required instrumentation based on the process design
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver solutions

Skills

Electrical engineering
LV electrical systems
Design review
Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or emailrecruitment@jnbentley.co.ukto discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here:Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Electrical Engineer

Company: Mott MacDonald Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Peterborough, PE3 6WT Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Oct 2026 Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or emailrecruitment@jnbentley.co.ukto discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here:Equality, diversity and inclusion

- Mott MacDonald

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Electrical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities

Who are we?

Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression.

As we move into this exciting and challenging period for the Water industry, it is essential we build on in house talent and bring in new talent to challenge how we deliver.

With a large ramp-up of work in front of us, we have a host of engineering projects which require our Delivery team to provide enthusiasm and innovation to deliver engineering excellence. To support delivering our Nitrates Schemes we’re looking for an Electrical Engineer in our Water Non-Infrastructure team.

What will you be doing as our new Electrical Engineer?

As a talented and driven Electrical Engineer within our diverse and inclusive Engineering team, you’ll provide Electrical Engineering technical input to projects in Anglian Water region.

Key responsibilities:
  • Design and specify LV electrical installations and distribution systems
  • Design and specify LV assemblies (MCC, LV Switchboards and Control Panels)
  • Review LV electrical designs produced by framework contractors (i.e. electrical schematics, cable calculations and termination diagrams)
  • Specify and select required instrumentation based on the process design

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….

You’ll have extensive experience in a project engineering environment and will hold a degree (or similar qualification) in a relevant Engineering discipline. With a strong Electrical Engineering background ideally in the Water sector and a keenness to work in a multi disciplined engineering team to work together to solve complex problems.

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience.

Our core benefits include:
  • Pension matched by employer up to 7%
  • Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
  • Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
  • 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
  • Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
  • Gym Membership discounts UK wide
  • Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

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