Electrical Engineer – On-Site Water Projects | Training

JN Bentley; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley in Poole is seeking an Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design through to commissioning on water infrastructure projects. You will coordinate clients, system integrators and contractors across instrumentation, networks and control systems, ensuring safe, compliant delivery on site.

You will develop junior engineers, maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to project outcomes while traveling across the region to support site activities and handovers.

Qualifications

• CSCS, ECS or JIB certification is required.
• SSSTS/SMSTS (or equivalent) is required.
• Professional registration in progress is encouraged.
• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical procedures and issuing Electrical Permits.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and MEICA construction.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings (SLDs, CBDs, terminations, system architecture).
• Knowledge of UK/international standards, including Client and WIMES.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, system integrators and cabling contractors across instrumentation, industrial networks, LVDBs/MCCs, PLCs and SCADA installations, while planning and integrating electrical installation and commissioning works.
• Support pre-construction through surveys, scoping and procurement input, and oversee construction-phase activities including outage planning, subcontractor management, programme control and electrical safety (toward AP status).
• Produce SSOW, outage plans and RAMS, and drive Quality Assurance through ITPs, acceptance documents, training materials, completion records and defect management, ensuring strong BS7671 compliance.
• Lead functional commissioning of electrical assets (final circuits, distribution equipment, MCCs), manage “As Constructed” documentation, and support project completion deliverables.
• Develop Electrical Engineers and build strong client relationships, supporting them to achieve project outcomes.

Skills

CSCS/ECS/JIB certified

SSSTS/SMSTS

Professional registration in progress

Electrical safety procedures

MEICA understanding

Interpret electrical drawings

UK standards knowledge

Driving licence

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AP/SAP

Pumps experience

Valves experience

Job description

Bentley in Poole is seeking an Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design through to commissioning on water infrastructure projects. You will coordinate clients, system integrators and contractors across instrumentation, networks and control systems, ensuring safe, compliant delivery on site.

You will develop junior engineers, maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to project outcomes while traveling across the region to support site activities and handovers.