Electrical Engineer

Avove Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Avove is seeking a disciplined MEICA project engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Warrington. You will support Project and Site Managers with programme progress, budget oversight and technical decision making across design, build and commissioning phases, while ensuring HSQE compliance.

You will bring Electrical/ICA expertise, understand mechanical and process requirements, and coordinate documentation with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering MEICA projects in water treatment or similar environments.
• Ability to review and produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Experience coordinating with clients and subcontractors on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical/EICA activities and report progress against programme.
• Review and contribute to project documentation, including RAMS and ITPs.
• Prepare EICA subcontractor scopes and ensure correct procurement of materials.
• Provide on-site engineering support for installation and commissioning.
• Ensure HSQE compliance and complete safety inspections and documentation.
• Coordinate procurement schedules, instrumentation lists, RAMS and SWPs.
• Support programme delivery and NEC contract awareness in client interactions.

Skills

Electrical EICA

MS Project

Project coordination

Program management

Health & Safety

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects through design, build and commissioning phases, supporting Project and Site Managers with programme, budget and technical decision making. The role involves a blend of site, office and home working, and you’ll play a key part in ensuring Health & Safety compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will support the delivery of MEICA projects within the water treatment industry, primarily from an Electrical/ICA background, with an understanding of mechanical and process requirements.

What Will Your Day Look Like…

• Manage electrical/EICA engineering activities and report progress against programme.
• Review and contribute to technical documentation, including method statements and risk assessments.
• Prepare EICA subcontractor scopes and ensure correct specification and procurement of materials.
• Produce and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) in line with project and company standards.
• Provide on site engineering support for installation, commissioning and operational activities.
• Ensure full compliance with HSQE requirements, completing safety inspections and documentation.
• Coordinate project documentation such as procurement schedules, instrumentation lists, RAMS and SWPs.
• Support programme delivery, liaising with clients and subcontractors while applying NEC contract awareness.

About You…

• Control systems (PLC, MCC), actuated/manual valves, instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature) and water quality instruments.
• Ancillary equipment such as screens, pumps, mixers, dosing systems, tanks, vessels, pressure filters and surge systems.
• Knowledge of DWI, WIMES and WRAS standards.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, water movement and chemical dosing.
• Ability to use MS Project to build and interpret detailed programmes.

What’s In It For You…

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Car/Allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.