Electrical Design Engineer

Ganymede; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Water team, focusing on wastewater projects. The role involves hands-on design delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high standards of compliance and quality. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in the UK water sector and a commitment to excellence in engineering solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, Sunderland, Wakefield, and Swindon, and offers a salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater projects.
• Hands-on electrical engineering skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design work on wastewater projects.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet quality and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Solid experience in the UK water sector

Some experience of line management

Commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions

Job description

🚀 Senior Electrical Engineer – Wastewater | Manchester, Sunderland, Wakefield and Swindon (Hybrid)

Location: Manchester, Sunderland, Wakefield and Swindon (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)

Are you a practical, hands-on electrical engineer ready to take ownership of wastewater projects from concept through to delivery?

We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Water team and deliver high-quality designs while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth of our wastewater business.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who love getting into the detail of their designs, enjoy seeing projects through from start to finish, and want to combine technical expertise with some team leadership.

🌊 The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of design delivery for wastewater projects, while providing guidance to junior team members. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the hands-on design work on wastewater infrastructure projects
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure designs meet the highest quality and compliance standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical solutions

This role is perfect for engineers who prefer doing over delegating, and want to continue building their technical reputation in the water sector.

You’re a confident, practical engineer who thrives on design delivery, with experience in water or wastewater projects.

You’ll bring:

• Solid experience in the UK water sector, but transferable skills are also welcomed
• Some experience of line management or mentoring junior staff
• A commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions

If you’re a hands-on electrical engineer ready to make a tangible impact in wastewater, we want to hear from you.

Similar job titles: Principal Electrical Engineer – Water / Wastewater, Lead Electrical Engineer – Water Industry, Senior Electrical Engineer – Water, Electrical Design Lead – Water Projects, Principal Engineer (Electrical) – Water Infrastructure, Principal Design Engineer – Electrical (Water Sector), Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Utilities

👉 Apply now and take the next step in your career — where your expertise will directly influence the UK water sector. Email [e-mail] for a confidential chat!