Senior Electrical Design Engineer

RSE; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Holiday allowance of 31 days

Car allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

RSE in Cumbernauld is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer who will lead projects from scoping to implementation. This role demands expertise in Electrical Engineering and EICA, ensuring compliance with standards while focusing on innovative low-carbon solutions.

The successful candidate will coach junior engineers and provide technical guidance, contributing to RSE's commitment to servant leadership and employee development.

Qualifications

• Detailed EICA knowledge of British and European design standards.
• Proven track record in design office and construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project aspects from design to implementation.
• Conduct Electrical and ICA site surveys.
• Develop Electrical and ICA design deliverables.

Skills

EICA knowledge

Project management

Team coaching

Client communication

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or close)

Job description

Overview

We are hiring an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support projects for our Asset Management business platform. You will lead all project aspects, from scoping and detailed design to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low‑carbon solutions.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Conduct intrusive Electrical and ICA site surveys to identify innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Plan and implement projects with Delivery Management teams.
• Lead the development of Electrical and ICA design deliverables with your team.
• Provide proactive 1‑2‑1 coaching of junior engineers to develop future engineering leaders.
• Offer technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ideally have already achieved or be close to achieving Chartered Engineer status.
• Detailed EICA specialist knowledge of British and European design standards, including Wimes.
• Proven track record as a Senior Electrical Engineer in design office and construction environments within the water or related process industry.
• A passion to succeed and develop your own and your team’s career.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary based on experience.
• Flexible career development path with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private healthcare (personal).
• Holiday allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounted national gym membership.
• Professional fees paid.
• Employee discount platform.
• EV/Hybrid car lease scheme.
• Access to health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse.

About the Company

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, delivering market‑leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. Since 1982, we have grown into a prominent MEICA engineering business in the UK, offering integrated design, fabrication, and delivery services from project inception through to commissioning. With over 2,000 staff, we focus on servant leadership and entrepreneurial career development.

To build successful teams, we seek people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive in an innovative and fast‑paced environment. If you want to leverage your skills and create your future within the water industry, apply now.