Senior Electrical Engineer

idibu; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive innovation in capital delivery projects. Your role involves ensuring technical outcomes and design sign-off, while championing sustainability and engineering excellence. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Engineering and have proven experience in electrical systems. Join us to make a difference in the future of water management!

Benefits

Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000

Annual Leave – 26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Health benefits and well-being schemes

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical systems within utilities.
• Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Understanding of industrial processes in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical outcomes from the Project Definition Briefs.
• Provide Design sign-off between Asset Management and Capital Delivery.
• Ensure technical assurance during delivery and commissioning.

Skills

Experience in LV, MV, and HV systems

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Understanding of project delivery

Technical project solution development

Education

Engineering HNC or HND / Degree

Job description

Join Thames Water as a Senior Electrical Engineer – Drive Innovation within Capital Delivery Projects.

Seize this exciting opportunity to be part of Thames Water’s dynamic team, leading the delivery of high-impact capital projects. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the transformation and modernisation of sewage treatment works across the Thames Valley area. This is more than just a job—it’s your chance to shape the future. You'll ensure projects meet the highest standards of design, delivery, and health & safety, while championing sustainability and engineering excellence. Your technical expertise will uphold rigorous standards and drive continuous improvement and innovation across our infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Electrical Engineer

• Get the proper technical outcomes from the Project Definition Briefs and maximise value by understanding risks and providing mitigation.
• Input and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards.
• Provide Design sign-off between Asset Management and Capital Delivery as dictated by the Delivery Stream.
• Provide Technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets.

Hybrid—Clearwater Court. You will be required on-site and in the office 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience in LV, MV, and HV systems within utilities (water, energy, power).
• Engineering HNC or HND / Degree within an Engineering Discipline.
• Knowledge of developing technical project solutions and Briefs in their specific discipline.
• Understanding of project delivery in process industries.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry.
• Understanding of industrial processes in the engineering discipline.

3>What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well‑being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.