Engineer (electrical)

United Utilities; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving FTSE 100 company committed to delivering exceptional water services while fostering a culture of diversity and innovation. As part of the Electrical Engineering team, you will provide vital design and technical support across various projects, ensuring quality and compliance with health and safety standards. With a generous benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme, performance-related bonuses, and wellness initiatives, this role offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in engineering, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

14% employer pension contribution

10.5% performance-related bonus

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Mental health first aiders

Flexible benefits

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Qualifications

• Provide Electrical Engineering support including design and technical advice.
• Responsible for technical outputs within the Engineering Discipline team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of projects providing technical engineering advice.
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines and internal clients.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Engineering Advice

Data Gathering and Analysis

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About us

Salary - Competitive
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

To provide Electrical Engineering support including design and technical engineering advice to all areas of UU.

You will operate within delivery teams and work closely and maintain strong relationships with other disciplines and internal clients.

You will be responsible for technical outputs within your UU Engineering Discipline team.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Working closely and maintaining strong relationships with other disciplines and internal clients.
• Responsible for the delivery of a range of projects and providing technical engineering advice throughout UU, including data gathering and analysis, design, preparation of documents, drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Responsible for the technical delivery of projects within budget and programme to all internal clients.
• Undertake all activities in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and Accepted Practice, ensuring all training and processes are adhered to.
• Adopt the role of Designer in accordance with CDM.