Senior Electrical Design Engineer

RSK GROUP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is seeking Senior / Principal EICA Design Engineers to contribute to critical projects in the water and wastewater sectors. The role involves leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing project interfaces. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a degree in electrical engineering, along with a drive for innovation and efficiency.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Income protection

High street vouchers

Life assurance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience in system design, equipment specification, and control systems.
• Several years of relevant work experience in the water sector.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and driven to find efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering teams and produce clear deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical power systems

Designing water and wastewater systems

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or a related field

Job description

The Vacancy

Location - Chester/Leeds/Birmingham

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting talented engineers to join our growing Delivery business across the UK. Our teams deliver Critical Human Infrastructure projects in the Water and Wastewater industries both domestically and internationally. Join us to work on challenging engineering projects within a collaborative environment.

We are seeking Senior / Principal EICA Design Engineers for projects involving clean water and wastewater schemes, from concept to detailed design for construction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading electrical engineering teams to produce clear deliverables such as single line diagrams, control system architecture drawings, load schedules, MCC datasheets, and equipment specifications.
• Serving as a technical expert providing knowledge and guidance.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedural and quality standards.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary deliverables like P&IDs.
• Managing design interfaces and integrating EICA elements into overall projects.
• Collaborating with project teams, other disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• Conducting technical bid assessments and supporting site teams.
• Providing technical supervision and guidance to project teams.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

Essential requirements:

• Experience in designing water and wastewater systems, including equipment specification and control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, water treatment control systems, and relevant standards and codes.
• Degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Several years of relevant work experience.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and driven to find efficient engineering solutions.
• Self-motivated with leadership skills to guide teams.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy skills.

Desirable qualifications:

• Professional registration (IEng / CEng MIET).
• Leadership qualities to build effective teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and mentoring.
• Desire to develop technical knowledge and industry awareness.

About Us

We develop innovative solutions for sustainable infrastructure, backed by a century of experience. Our goal is to improve quality of life through smarter project delivery, focusing on low-carbon, resilient water solutions, flood alleviation, and environmental services. Part of the RSK Group, we emphasize employee growth, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits include:

• Private health insurance
• Income protection
• High street vouchers
• Life assurance
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Mental health support
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Sectors

Environment: Creating sustainable infrastructure and integrating digital innovation for value and resilience.

Water: Engaged in water and wastewater management, leveraging digital transformation for reliable solutions.