Electrical Design Engineer

RSK Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced EICA Design Engineer to lead teams in delivering engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, proven leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality technical guidance. Join us to contribute to innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in clean water and wastewater systems design.
• Strong commercial awareness and electrical engineering skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of electrical engineers for project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to project teams.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Clean water and wastewater engineering

Technical guidance

Project management

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting talented engineers for our growing Delivery business across the UK. Our teams consult, deliver, and manage Critical Human Infrastructure projects in the Water and Wastewater industries both domestically and internationally. Join us to work on a variety of challenging engineering projects within a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are seeking EICA Design Engineers to work on clean water and wastewater schemes, delivering engineering solutions from concept to detailed design for construction.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading teams of electrical engineers to produce engineering deliverables such as single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, control system architecture drawings, load schedules, MCC datasheets, equipment and material selection, enquiry documentation, datasheets, schedules, and reports.
2. Serving as a technical specialist with knowledge and expertise.
3. Ensuring compliance with in–house procedural and quality systems.
4. Coordinating the development of multidisciplinary deliverables like P&IDs.
5. Managing design interfaces with other disciplines and integrating EICA design elements into the overall project design.
6. Collaborating closely with project teams, other engineering disciplines, project managers, estimating teams, site and commissioning teams, CAD, joint venture partners, and clients.
7. Undertaking technical bid assessments, subcontractor design reviews, and providing technical support on–site.
8. Providing technical guidance and supervision to project teams.
9. Undertaking supervisory responsibilities, including performance management and professional development support.
10. Managing budgets, schedules, and quality requirements for electrical teams.

The role is suitable for candidates with strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and a background in Electrical Engineering within the water or related industries. Candidates should possess and demonstrate:

1. Experience in clean water and wastewater engineering systems design, including equipment specification, electrical power systems, water treatment control systems, plant layout, and related disciplines.
2. Knowledge of electrical power systems or water treatment control systems, integrated system design, manufacturing processes, testing, commissioning, procurement, codes and practices, CDM, environmental management, planning, and document control.
3. A degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
4. Several years of relevant work experience.
5. Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a drive to deliver efficient engineering solutions.
6. Self–motivation and leadership skills to guide teams to deliver on time and within budget.
7. Excellent communication skills and high computer literacy.
8. Professional qualifications (IEng / CEng MIET).
9. Leadership qualities that foster strong teams.
10. A commitment to continuous improvement, mentoring, career development, and industry awareness.

About Us

We develop innovative solutions using an award–winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and create lasting environmental and social legacies. Our culture, rooted for over 100 years, emphasizes creating new possibilities for humanity through innovative project delivery.

Our services include low–carbon, sustainable water solutions, flood alleviation, environmental services, and data–driven insights, all aimed at improving community quality of life now and for future generations.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services provider founded in 1989. RSK operates as a cohesive group of businesses, focusing on growth, diversification, and delivering value to clients and opportunities for employees.

We prioritize employing, developing, and rewarding talented individuals, fostering a people–first culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity and perspectives, believing it strengthens our company and drives innovation.

If you are passionate about making a difference, join us in building a sustainable and equitable future. Do you have what it takes?

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure throughout the asset lifecycle, integrating digital innovation to add value, de–risk projects through collaboration, and promote inclusive wealth for our stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are involved in all aspects of the water industry, helping clients with water and wastewater management, watershed planning, and harnessing energy from water movement. We use digital transformation and data analytics to develop resilient, reliable solutions.