Lead Electrical Engineer – Water & Wastewater Systems

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MMB pension contributions 4.5%–7%

Annual bonus schemes

Payment of annual professional body (e

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design across major water and wastewater schemes in Scotland. You will oversee design from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with standards and integration with other disciplines.

Lead a team, collaborate with commercial and construction colleagues, and engage clients with a one-team approach while developing innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Water/wastewater experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering on projects.
• Provide design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
• Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims
• Managing the interfaces and integration of the process design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation
• Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems
• Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartership (CEng)

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design across major water and wastewater schemes in Scotland. You will oversee design from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with standards and integration with other disciplines.

Lead a team, collaborate with commercial and construction colleagues, and engage clients with a one-team approach while developing innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions for critical infrastructure projects.