Senior Electrical Engineer

Wessex Water Services; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to ensure the safe operation of electrical infrastructure across their facilities. The ideal candidate will possess HV / LV expertise, experience in managing assets, and a strong background in electrical safety regulations. This role involves acting as a Senior Authorised Person while driving leadership and compliance in a critical environment. Opportunities for professional development and a diverse working place are offered.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

25 days holiday, rising to 28 with service

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Opportunity to lease an electric car

One paid volunteering day per year

Cashback from retailers

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations.
• Experience managing HV / LV assets in utilities or process industries required.
• Solid understanding of EAWR and PUWER regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe switching, isolation, and restoration of supplies as a SAP.
• Oversee maintenance and inspection services on HV and LV assets.
• Drive electrical competency through training and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and legislation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering qualification

Authorised SAP for HV systems

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with HV / LV expertise and a passion for safety and compliance? We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to take on a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure across our water and wastewater facilities.

This is a pivotal role ensuring the resilience of essential services that protect public health and the environment. You'll have the opportunity to influence safety culture, shape operational policies, and work on innovative projects.

What you'll do

In this role, you will :

• act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for HV and LV systems, managing safe switching, isolation, and restoration of supplies
• oversee framework contractors delivering maintenance and inspection services on HV and top-tier LV assets
• drive electrical competency across the business through training, mentoring, and assessments
• ensure compliance with statutory legislation, industry standards, and corporate safety procedures
• provide technical support during faults, outages, and capital projects.

What you'll need

• Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent).
• Authorised SAP for HV systems with strong LV competency.
• Solid knowledge of EAWR, PUWER, and electrical safety regulations.
• Proven experience managing HV / LV assets and contractors in utilities or process industries.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience with DNOs, SCADA / PLC systems, and electrical protection.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include :

Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West

YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community

YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors

YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space

plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.