Electrical and Control Engineer - Northern England

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking EICA engineers for their Manchester and Edinburgh offices. You will work on projects related to water treatment, distribution, and wastewater recycling. Candidates must have an HND or higher in relevant engineering disciplines and two years of experience. This role includes strong communication skills and understanding of health and safety issues. Attractive benefits and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible pension contributions

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Two years or more of experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy.
• Master's degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering is desirable.
• Chartered status with a relevant institution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of EICA tasks.
• Work in close partnership with clients and contractors to enhance company's reputation.
• Ensure safe water supplies and urban flood prevention.

Skills

Electrical power distribution design

Control system design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental issues

Education

Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering

Job description

Overview

Location/s: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle; UK
Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making a societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are varied for every individual. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

About the business division

The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland\'s water and wastewater challenges. The work we do ensures safe water supplies for the future, prevents urban flooding, and improves the health of rivers and coastal environments. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide services throughout the full project lifecycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design. We deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients while offering diverse and technically stimulating opportunities to our people.

Overview of the role

We have opportunities for Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) engineers to join our Manchester and Edinburgh offices within the Water Utilities Division. Projects span water treatment, water distribution, wastewater recycling, industrial process water, desalination, irrigation, hydropower, and flood defence. We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. You will undertake a wide range of EICA tasks, and you will work in close partnership with clients and contractors to build strong relationships that enhance the company\'s reputation and help secure further work.

You will undertake a wide range of EICA tasks, typically including:

• Electrical power distribution design
• Control system design
• Specifying local renewable and back-up systems
• Developing plant layouts
• Cabling and installation design
• Instrumentation selection
• Lightning protection assessments
• Writing system control strategies
• Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
• Two years or more of experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issue

Desirable:

• Master\'s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline (Working towards)
• Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or an equivalent body
• Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry
• Good understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and accessibility

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues
• A variety of wellbeing support through our wellbeing program, including for you and your family
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
• Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary, with option to increase to 6 x
• Income protection with absence and return-to-work support
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with colleagues, including annual bonus schemes

Lifestyle

• Minimum 33-35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays, with buy/sell options via flexible benefits
• Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years of service
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
• Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
• Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription
• Opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options

Networks and social outcomes

• Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks to support various communities and parents/carers
• Make a difference within our communities through social outcomes

Apply now for more information about our application process.