Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

31 days holiday allowance

Car allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

RSE is hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support projects for its Asset Management business platform in Warrington, England. In this role, you will lead project aspects from scoping to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and a focus on low-carbon solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in the process industry, and the ability to coach junior engineers. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Ideally close to achieving Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven experience in design office and construction environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project aspects from design to implementation.
• Conduct electrical and ICA site surveys.
• Provide technical guidance to the project team.

Skills

EICA specialist knowledge

Electrical Engineering

Client communication

Project management

Coaching junior engineers

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering

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.