Electrical Engineer

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Rhyl; Vor Ort; GBP 47.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Car Allowance

Zusammenfassung

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in North Wales is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering team within the Asset Directorate. The role supports the AMP8 investment programme and capital projects, delivering electrical design, review and asset improvements in water and wastewater facilities.

You will visit sites, collaborate with engineering, operations and capital delivery teams, ensure designs meet regulatory requirements, and help drive safe, cost-effective solutions across the business.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status - desirable only (please still apply if you do not currently hold this qualification).
• Experience supporting the design and delivery of capital engineering projects within the water industry or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and their application within operational asset environments.
• Project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and achieve outcomes through collaboration.
• Ability to assess engineering challenges, evaluate options and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Understanding of whole-life asset costs and value-based decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to regulatory and project deadlines.
• Experience working within quality, safety and risk management frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Supporting the development and delivery of safe, effective and sustainable electrical engineering solutions for capital and maintenance projects.
• Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Asset Planning and Capital Delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered in line with Welsh Water's business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Undertaking site visits and asset inspections to understand operational requirements and inform engineering solutions.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, company specifications and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Reviewing and evaluating technical proposals, third-party designs and engineering solutions to ensure quality, compliance and value.
• Providing electrical engineering expertise and technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting effective design management, quality assurance and risk management processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working collaboratively with contractors, suppliers and consultants to support successful project delivery.
• Contributing to reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement activities within the Engineering team.
• Identifying opportunities to adopt industry best practice, innovation and lessons learned from the water and wider infrastructure sectors.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Participating in professional development, training and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required to support business needs.

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Full UK driving licence

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable

Experience in water industry capital projects or regulated environment

Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles in asset environments

Project management and stakeholder management

Ability to assess engineering challenges and propose cost-effective solutions

Understanding of whole-life asset costs and value-based decisions

Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage competing priorities to deadlines

Experience with quality, safety and risk management frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

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City: Rhyl

Address:

Rhyl, Wales, GB, LL18 5TQ

Job Requisition Number 9089

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Engineer

Salary Range £47,492 - £54,618

+ Car Allowance

Base

Closing Date

23:59 on 15/11/2026

What you’ll be responsible for

About the Role: Electrical Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team within the Asset Directorate.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of Welsh Water’s AMP8 investment programme and future capital projects. Working on a diverse range of water and wastewater assets, you’ll provide electrical engineering expertise to support the design, review and delivery of projects that enhance asset performance, resilience and compliance.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, you’ll help ensure solutions are safe, sustainable, cost-effective and aligned with regulatory and operational requirements.

The role will involve regular site visits to assess existing assets, understand operational challenges and develop practical engineering solutions that meet business needs.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting the development and delivery of safe, effective and sustainable electrical engineering solutions for capital and maintenance projects.
• Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Asset Planning and Capital Delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered in line with Welsh Water's business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Undertaking site visits and asset inspections to understand operational requirements and inform engineering solutions.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, company specifications and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Reviewing and evaluating technical proposals, third-party designs and engineering solutions to ensure quality, compliance and value.
• Providing electrical engineering expertise and technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting effective design management, quality assurance and risk management processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working collaboratively with contractors, suppliers and consultants to support successful project delivery.
• Contributing to reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement activities within the Engineering team.
• Identifying opportunities to adopt industry best practice, innovation and lessons learned from the water and wider infrastructure sectors.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Participating in professional development, training and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required to support business needs.

About you

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Other Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status - desirable only (please still apply if you do not currently hold this qualification).
• Experience supporting the design and delivery of capital engineering projects within the water industry or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and their application within operational asset environments.
• Project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and achieve outcomes through collaboration.
• Ability to assess engineering challenges, evaluate options and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Understanding of whole-life asset costs and value-based decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to regulatory and project deadlines.
• Experience working within quality, safety and risk management frameworks.

Good to know

• Location: North Wales (Dinas or Kinmel Park office base, to be discussed at interview)
• Salary: Band 7
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, full time

We know that everyone brings different experiences, perspectives and strengths. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed, provided they can demonstrate the skills and experience needed to be successful in the role.

At Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT

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