Electrical Engineer

Manpower Group (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days onsite)

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking an energetic Electrical Engineer to join a client delivering iconic water sector projects across multiple site locations. The role offers a 6-month contract with hybrid working, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Epsom, London, Peterborough, and Cambridge.

Responsibilities include coordinating electrical design delivery, producing technical schematics and load schedules, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience leading Electrical design delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of water industry design codes and standards such as WIMES.
• Ability to work with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Lead and produce technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables and manage time/budgets to milestones.
• Mentor junior colleagues and grow Electrical & ICA capabilities within the team.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Water sector knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

DSEAR/ATEX knowledge

Software: Trimble/Amtech

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

Trimble Amtech

Job description

Role: Electrical Engineer

Location: Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge(3 days/week onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Inside IR35

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Client. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients.

As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based.

Your Role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

As an Electrical Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant client and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels.

• Responsible for leading and producing technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, Control Network Architecture.

• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Electrical aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.

• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team.

• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Electrical & ICA capabilities within the local team and the wider Electrical & ICA technical network.

• Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.

• Provide technical support for bid proposals.

• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others.

About You

The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• Preferably a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.

• Proven experience in coordinating or managing an Electrical engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.

• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in Electrical designs.

• Practical knowledge of water company design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, such as WIMES.

• Good awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.

• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech

• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.

• Experience in water market is preferred but not required.

• Experience in industrial and process environment is essential.

• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.

• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.