Lead Electrical Engineer – Water & Wastewater Systems

RSK Group; Highgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Professional development pathways

Annual pay rise & bonus

Discounts & gym membership deals

Cycle to work & EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Binnies UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive delivery of critical water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead electrical teams, shape design approaches, and mentor junior engineers to build capability across the portfolio.

You will coordinate with project managers, JV partners and clients to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant solutions across controls, automation and power systems. A strong leadership mindset and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership of electrical engineering teams in water-sector projects.
• Experience with control systems and automation design.
• Solid understanding of project governance, quality systems and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor electrical engineering teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Produce single-line diagrams, control system architectures, MCC datasheets and load schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and ensure safety, quality and governance compliance.
• Provide on-site technical support and client-facing guidance during project execution.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Water treatment controls

Team leadership

Project coordination

CDM regulations

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Binnies UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive delivery of critical water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead electrical teams, shape design approaches, and mentor junior engineers to build capability across the portfolio.

You will coordinate with project managers, JV partners and clients to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant solutions across controls, automation and power systems. A strong leadership mindset and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.