Senior Electrical Design Engineer

RSK Group Limited; Chester, Leeds, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies UK, part of RSK Group, is looking for Senior / Principal EICA Design Engineers to develop solutions for clean water and wastewater schemes. This role involves leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance, and integrating design elements into projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical engineering background and a passion for sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing clean water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and water treatment control systems.
• Enthusiasm for delivering efficient engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading teams to produce clear engineering deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems and procedures.
• Managing budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Electrical Power Systems

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting talented engineers to join our growing Delivery business across the UK. Our teams consult, deliver, and manage Critical Human Infrastructure projects in the Water and Wastewater industries both domestically and internationally. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging engineering projects within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

We are seeking Senior / Principal EICA Design Engineers to work on both clean water and wastewater schemes, delivering solutions from concept to detailed design for construction.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading teams of electrical engineers to produce clear engineering deliverables such as single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, control system architecture drawings, load schedules, MCC datasheets, and equipment/material specifications.
2. Serving as a technical specialist, providing expertise and guidance.
3. Ensuring compliance with in-house procedures and quality systems.
4. Coordinating multidisciplinary deliverables including P&IDs.
5. Managing design interfaces and integrating EICA design elements into overall project designs.
6. Collaborating with project teams, other disciplines, project managers, site teams, CAD, JV partners, and clients.
7. Conducting technical bid assessments, design reviews, and providing onsite technical support.
8. Providing technical guidance and supervision to project teams.
9. Supporting supervisor responsibilities such as performance management and professional development.
10. Managing budgets, schedules, and quality standards for electrical teams.

This role is ideal for candidates with a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering within the water or related industries. Candidates should possess the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge:

1. Experience in designing clean water and wastewater systems, including equipment specification, electrical power and control systems, plant layout, and risk management.
2. Knowledge of electrical power systems, water treatment control systems, system design, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, procurement, codes, and environmental management.
3. Degree qualification in electrical engineering or a related field.
4. Several years of relevant work experience.
5. Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a drive to deliver efficient engineering solutions.
6. Self-motivation and leadership skills to guide teams to deliver on time and within budget.
7. Excellent communication skills and high computer literacy.
8. Professional qualification such as IEng or CEng (MIET).
9. Leadership qualities, continuous improvement mindset, and a desire to mentor others and develop your career.

About Us

We develop innovative solutions using our award-winning approach to deliver sustainable infrastructure with lasting social and environmental benefits. With a heritage spanning over 100 years, we aim to create new possibilities for humanity through our delivery approach.

Our services include low-carbon water solutions, flood alleviation, environmental services, and data-driven insights, all aimed at improving quality of life for communities today and future generations.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services provider founded in 1989. RSK operates as a collaborative group of businesses focused on growth through diversification, innovation, and a strong people-first culture.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds to foster innovation and strength within our teams. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us to help build a sustainable future.

Our Focus Areas

Environment: Creating sustainable infrastructure and integrating digital innovation to de-risk projects and build inclusive wealth.

Water: Engaged in every aspect of water management, from collection and treatment to watershed management, using digital transformation for resilient solutions.