Principal Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Topsham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to enhance water and wastewater treatment systems. This role involves leading project design, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering degree, chartership, and proven project management skills. Competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Life assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience delivering high-quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• 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.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Chartership (CEng)

Job description

Overview

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will work on projects that make a real difference to the environment and communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the electrical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects, from concept design to commissioning, ensuring all electrical aspects are considered and integrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering on projects.
• Provide design support and guidance for schemes, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions across design, construction and beyond.
• Engage with clients, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to support their aims.
• Manage interfaces and integration of process design with other disciplines and production of documentation.
• Act as technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability and integration with existing systems.
• Support development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers and allocating project resources.

What you’ll need

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience delivering high-quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Pension matched by employer up to 7%.
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave.
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/Shared parental leave.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
• Gym membership discounts UK wide.
• Cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards.

Note: Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision reflects changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.