Senior Electrical Design Engineer

RSK Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal EICA Design Engineer to work on water and wastewater projects across the UK. The role involves leading teams, ensuring quality compliance, and managing design interfaces. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, strong design experience, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovative water solutions.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant work experience.
• Professional qualifications (IEng / CEng MIET).
• Strong technical background and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Leading teams to produce engineering deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems.
• Managing design interfaces with other disciplines.

Skills

Design experience in clean water and wastewater systems

Knowledge of electrical power systems

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Self-motivation and team leadership

Education

Degree qualification 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 engineering solutions from concept to detailed design for construction.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading teams of electrical engineers to produce clear and concise engineering deliverables, including single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, control system architecture drawings, load schedules, MCC datasheets, equipment and material selection, enquiry documentation, datasheets, schedules, and reports.
2. Serving as a technical specialist, providing knowledge and expertise.
3. Ensuring compliance with in–house procedural and quality systems.
4. Coordinating the development of key multidisciplinary deliverables such as P&IDs.
5. Managing design interfaces with other disciplines and integrating EICA design elements into the overall project design.
6. Collaborating closely with project teams, other engineering disciplines, project managers, estimating, site and commissioning teams, CAD, joint venture partners, and clients.
7. Undertaking technical bid assessments, subcontractor design reviews, and providing technical support to site teams.
8. Providing technical guidance and supervision to project teams.
9. Performing supervisory responsibilities, including performance management and supporting professional development.
10. Defining and managing budgets, schedules, and quality requirements for electrical teams.

This role is suitable for candidates with a strong technical background, commercial awareness, and experience in electrical engineering within the water or related industries. Candidates should possess and demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge:

1. Design experience in clean water and wastewater systems, including equipment specification, electrical power systems, water treatment control systems, plant layout, and knowledge of other discipline needs.
2. Knowledge of electrical power systems, water treatment control systems, integrated system design, manufacturing processes, testing and commissioning, procurement, codes and practices, CDM, environmental management, planning, and document control.
3. Degree qualification in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
4. Several years of relevant work experience.
5. Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a drive to provide efficient engineering solutions.
6. Self–motivation and ability to lead teams to deliver on time and within budget.
7. Excellent communication skills and high computer literacy.
8. Professional qualifications (IEng / CEng MIET).
9. Leadership qualities that foster effective teamwork.
10. Commitment to continuous improvement and mentoring others.
11. Desire to develop your career and stay updated with industry developments.

About Us

We develop innovative solutions using our award–winning approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. With a history spanning over 100 years, we aim to create new possibilities for humanity through our delivery approach.

Our mission is to find smarter ways to deliver projects, including low–carbon, sustainable water solutions, flood alleviation, environmental services, and data–driven insights. Our goal is to improve the 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 group of seamlessly integrated businesses focused on growth through diversification, employee development, and innovation. We are committed to a people–first culture, promoting inclusivity, and providing fulfilling careers that foster ongoing growth and achievement.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, believing that diversity enhances our strength and innovation. Join us in building a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?