Lead Electrical Engineer – Water & Infrastructure

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £2250

Pension scheme – enhanced contribution

Dedicated training and development

EV scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Principal Engineer (Electrical) to lead technical feasibility and design for water treatment projects. You will drive electrical designs across HV, LV and control systems through full lifecycle, from conception to commissioning, ensuring safety, efficiency and alignment with customer needs.

Based in Finham (Coventry) with options across Derby and Shropshire, the role offers a chance to mentor teams, shape standardised designs, and contribute to sustainability

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience applying CDM design regulations is advantageous.
• Proven coaching or mentoring capability within a design team.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical feasibility and design for water treatment projects (HV, LV, controls).
• Ensure designs are safe, efficient and meets customer needs.
• Create and approve design specifications and milestones.
• Manage third-party designs and regulate compliance with standards.
• Coach engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Promote health and safety throughout the design lifecycle.
• Develop standardised designs and contribute to project risk registers.

Skills

Degree qualified

CDM regulations

Coaching skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Principal Engineer (Electrical) to lead technical feasibility and design for water treatment projects. You will drive electrical designs across HV, LV and control systems through full lifecycle, from conception to commissioning, ensuring safety, efficiency and alignment with customer needs.

Based in Finham (Coventry) with options across Derby and Shropshire, the role offers a chance to mentor teams, shape standardised designs, and contribute to sustainability