Electrical Engineer

AVOVE LIMITED; Brighouse; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AVOVE LIMITED is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Water Design Team. The role involves delivering EICA design content for water projects, conducting site surveys, and producing design packages. Candidates should have strong knowledge of electrical regulations and design capabilities, with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Minimum 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Lifestyle benefits

Financial wellbeing programs

Employee assistance and mental health support

Volunteer days and charity matching

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to produce electrical and instrumentation design drawings.
• Experience in hazard risk assessments and project estimation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EICA design content for water industry projects.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, calculations, and drawings.
• Liaise with clients and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Design drawing and specification production

Cable calculations using Amtech software

Understanding of sewage and water treatment processes

Knowledge of LV power distribution and motor control

Project management and communication

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD

Job description

Who we are:

Avove is a leading infrastructure services and engineering company at the heart of modern Britain, designing, maintaining, and transforming utility infrastructure. We deliver projects holistically, adopting a concept-to-commissioning methodology, and have the capability to undertake projects of great technical complexity by leveraging a broad range of services, capabilities, and experience to meet clients' operational needs and stakeholder requirements.

We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience, and safeguard the environment. Our efforts are driven by a commitment to continual improvement, industry expertise, sustainability, and innovation.

We are actively building for the future, providing high-quality assets to meet future challenges. Our work includes ensuring clean water flows through Britain’s taps, providing sewerage facilities, and installing infrastructure for Water Companies and Housing Developers across the UK, all while protecting the environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will deliver EICA design content for water industry projects within our Water Design Team based in Durham or Warrington. We operate a hybrid working model, requiring in-person collaboration approximately 2 days per week at our Brighouse office. Projects include water and sewage works design, from feasibility to detailed construction designs.

This role involves surveying, reporting on existing installations, and designing solutions for pumping stations, treatment works, and other water infrastructure components. The engineer will produce design packages for handover to construction teams, including schedules, diagrams, specifications, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective concept design solutions aligned with project briefs.
• Perform comprehensive design work across all functions.
• Implement innovative, value-for-money design solutions.
• Maintain high technical standards and process projects through all design phases.
• Liaise with clients and communicate their requirements effectively.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, calculations, and drawings.
• Prepare contract documents, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Supervise team members and coordinate with site construction teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships and assist in project administration, planning, and reporting.
• Conduct inspections, feasibility studies, and cost estimations.
• Support bid preparation and service delivery on other contracts.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Lead project engineer, managing significant design elements independently.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams for information analysis and reporting.
• Conduct site surveys and produce User Requirement Specifications based on control philosophies.
• Review supplier design specifications against URS requirements.
• Use engineering software such as Amtech, Re-lux, and AutoCAD (advantageous but not essential).

The Individual

• Strong knowledge of BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to produce electrical and instrumentation design drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Amtech software for cable calculations.
• Good understanding of sewage and water treatment processes.
• Knowledge of LV power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and motors related to water industry.
• Practical skills for site surveys and engineering solutions.
• Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions.
• Experience in hazard risk assessments and pre-construction information.
• Ability to estimate project hours and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator and team player, capable of managing projects from start to finish.
• Valid driving license required.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience, with flexible benefits including:

• Minimum 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle benefits
• Financial wellbeing programs
• Employee assistance and mental health support
• Volunteer days and charity matching

Our core value is to “Move Life Forward”. We are committed to colleague development and personal growth in an inclusive, flexible working environment. We encourage early applications as we progress candidates independently through the recruitment stages.