Electrical Design Engineer

South East Water UK; Snodland; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays; 6+

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Zusammenfassung

South East Water in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead high‑impact design and commissioning projects that supply clean water to millions. You will develop technical solutions, coordinate with Process, Civil and Mechanical teams, and oversee design reviews from concept to commissioning.

The role supports hybrid working with some site visits across the South East. You will apply PLC, HMI, VSD and telemetry knowledge while producing detailed reports and collaborating with

Qualifikationen

• HNC or degree in engineering or equivalent training.
• Aspiring Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with IET.
• Experience in water utilities is advantageous.
• Strong team collaboration and communication.
• Good technical report writing and editorial skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop technical solutions and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Produce reports and perform reviews of complex electrical designs.
• Analyze options and select appropriate technical solutions.
• Ensure contractor designs meet company specs and regulations.
• Develop outline scheme designs.
• Assist in scheme programmes, estimates and tender docs.

Kenntnisse

PLC systems

HMI

Variable Speed Drives

Harmonic filtration

Data networks

Telemetry systems

Standby Generator systems

Ausbildung

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Incorporated/Chartered Engineer (IET) in progress

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Are you a curious and experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role with real purpose?

At South East Water, you won’t just be managing circuits; you’ll be applying your expertise to complex, high-impact projects that deliver clean, safe drinking water to millions. You’ll join a friendly, collaborative team where your voice is heard, and your technical mastery directly improves the communities we serve. We offer a culture of flexibility, professional growth, and the unique satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life from initial concept to commissioning.

This role supports hybrid working, allowing you to balance home and office life, with the opportunity to visit our diverse sites across the South East to oversee project milestones and design reviews.

Main responsibilities

• Development of technical solutions and coordinating work with multi-disciplinary teams {Process, Civil and Mechanical)

• Production of technical reports and the ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out checking, reviews and approval of complex electrical detailed designs, to include calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.

• Analysis of options and selection of technical solutions as appropriate.

• Ensuring contractors designs comply with the latest company specifications and other relevant industry specifications (Wimes, IET wiring regulations etc.) and legislations.

• Development of outline scheme designs

• Assistance in preparation of scheme programmes, estimates and tender documentation

You’ll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• HNC or a Degree in Engineering or equivalent training in the relevant area.

• Working towards becoming an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the IET.

• Extensive experience in water utilities would be advantageous.

• Ability to work closely with others.

• Technically competent knowing when to refer to others when required.

• Good technical report writing and editorial skills, and good oral communication.

• Detailed knowledge of PLC systems, HMI’s, Variable Speed Drives, Harmonic filtration, data networks, telemetry systems and Standby Generator systems.

• Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - knowledge of Google Workspace would be beneficial.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.

• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.

• Paid volunteering days.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Health cash plan.

• Life assurance.

• Wellbeing related benefits.

Recruitment requirements

• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Compensation package:

Up to £56,000 p.a. dependant on experience