Electrical Engineer

Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to projects in the UK water market. You will prepare designs for water treatment equipment, apply relevant standards, and coordinate with the design team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and be working towards IEng / CEng. This position offers a competitive salary and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Agile working environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Working towards IEng / CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing electrical engineering designs for water treatment projects.
• Applying relevant design standards and legislation.
• Coordinating with the design team to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Working towards IEng / CEng

Tools

Motor Control Centres

PLCs

SCADA

Job description

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive and is treated with respect.

Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any adjustments that we can make.

Equality, diversity and inclusion. – Mott MacDonald. Agile working. We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. #LI-MMB.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3 bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill‑reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500 km of rivers and bathing waters.

As an Electrical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the electrical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all electrical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

Responsibilities

• Preparing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment on our client's site. You will be working with Motor Control Centres, low‑voltage distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA. Systems will be both new latest technology and existing legacy installations.
• Applying all relevant design standards including Client and WIMES standards and legislation.
• Coordinating with the multidisciplinary design team to ensure designs are completed to the brief on programme and within budget.
• Producing technical specification and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Producing the URS for control systems, reviewing supplier FDS and attending factory acceptance tests.
• Reviewing and understanding existing installed systems that are to be interfaced to from site visits, drawings and reports.
• Positively engaging with the client, managing relationships and supporting them to achieve their aims.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Working towards IEng / CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region. Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint‑venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint‑venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald: Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include