Electrical and Control Engineer - Wales, Birmingham & Bristol

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an EICA engineer to join their Water Utilities Division. This role located in the UK involves diverse tasks ranging from electrical design to ensuring safe water supplies. Candidates should have at least HND level qualification in engineering and 2+ years of related experience. The company promotes a collaborative environment and offers comprehensive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible holiday options

Annual professional development opportunities

Employee saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy for 2 years or more.
• Master's degree in electrical, electronic, or control engineering is desirable.
• Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake EICA tasks including electrical power distribution design.
• Build strong relationships with clients and contractors.
• Provide specialist technical support across the global business.

Skills

Electrical power distribution design

Control system design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental issues

Education

HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Location/s: Birmingham, Bristol & Cardiff UK
Recruiter contact: Nicola Coyle

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 as varied as every individual. We are an employee-owned business, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

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 is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies, preventing urban flooding, and improving the health of rivers and coastal environments. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide services throughout the full project life cycle, 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 our multidisciplinary Water Utilities Division. We work on a range of design projects including:

• Water treatment
• Water distribution
• Wastewater recycling
• Industrial process water
• Desalination
• Irrigation
• Hydropower
• Flood defence

We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. We provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering opportunities to engage in diverse and technically challenging work. Our clients include the majority of UK water utility companies, and many other governmental organisations and private companies in the UK and overseas.

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

You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that enhance the company\'s reputation and help secure further work.

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 issues

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 changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression 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 discuss 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

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 range of wellbeing support through our comprehensive program, including for you and your family.
• 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 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x.
• Income protection with return-to-work support for long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
• As an independently owned business, we share in the financial success with annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• Minimum of 33-35 days holiday per year, with the ability to buy or sell leave.
• Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years\' service.
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 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 paid).

Learning and development

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

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting our communities and parents/carers groups.
• Contribute to social outcomes in our communities.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, see the job posting.