Senior Electrical Design Engineer

RSK Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm in Edinburgh seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead projects in the water sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, expertise in electrical power systems, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a chance to shape sustainable solutions in a collaborative environment. Benefits include health insurance, annual bonuses, and professional development support.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Strong background in water or related industries.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering teams on high-quality outputs.
• Act as a technical specialist providing expertise.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Water treatment control systems

Integrated system design

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Vacancy

Locations : Redhill ¦ Birmingham ¦ Glasgow ¦ Chester ¦ Leeds

Lead the Future of Water Engineering with Binnies UK, Part of the RSK Group

At Binnies UK , we're not just delivering projects, we're shaping sustainable solutions for communities worldwide. Our teams design and manage Critical Human Infrastructure across the water and wastewater sectors in the UK and overseas. Join us and take the lead on challenging, meaningful projects in a collaborative environment where your expertise truly matters.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We offer more than a job, we offer a career with purpose, flexibility, and rewards :

• Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
• Life Assurance for peace of mind
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra time off
• Clear career paths with professional development support
• Annual pay rise & bonus
• High Street discounts & gym membership deals
• Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Mental Health Support because your wellbeing matters

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical engineering teams to deliver high-quality outputs including single-line diagrams, control system architecture, MCC datasheets, and load schedules
• Act as a technical specialist, providing expertise and guidance
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and standards
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and manage interfaces across teams
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, JV partners, and clients
• Review bids, subcontractor designs, and provide technical support on-site
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their career growth
• Define and manage budgets, schedules, and quality requirements

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Strong background in water or related industries
• Expertise in electrical power systems, water treatment control systems, and integrated system design
• Knowledge of CDM, procurement, and document control
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and driven to deliver efficient solutions

Desirable

• Professional Qualification (IEng / CEng MIET)
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Commitment to continuous improvement and career progression

Ready to lead and make an impact?

Join us and help shape sustainable water solutions for generations to come.

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About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same : employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.

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