Senior Electrical Engineer

Girling Jones Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-and-build consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. The role involves producing electrical designs for water and wastewater projects, providing technical guidance, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have Chartered Engineer status or be working towards it. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer match

Private medical insurance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Strong background in delivering electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical engineering design for water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teams for efficient solutions.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Technical guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

Location: Exeter or Bristol roles available - Hybrid
Salary: GBP55,000 - GBP70,000 DoE

The Role

A leading design-and-build consultancy is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing team delivering high-impact water and wastewater projects. With the company s recent appointment to AMP8 frameworks, this role offers the chance to work on innovative schemes that enhance the resilience and sustainability of critical infrastructure for communities across the region.

Responsibilities

• Producing electrical engineering design across water and wastewater schemes
• Providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborating with commercial, operational, and construction teams to deliver efficient and safe solutions
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and statutory authorities to maintain strong working relationships
• Mentoring junior engineers
• Conducting site visits

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised institution or working towards
• Strong technical background in delivering electrical designs in infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the South West

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary (negotiable, based on experience)
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer match
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and critical illness cover
• 26 weeks enhanced maternity leave and family leave policies
• 26 days annual leave plus options to buy/sell leave
• Support for professional subscriptions and development
• Cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, and other lifestyle benefits

The Company

You ll be joining a company that combines engineering excellence with construction delivery. With a turnover of over GBP500 million, the business is trusted to deliver complex infrastructure that benefits millions of customers across the UK.

The culture is inclusive, flexible, and focused on empowering people to do meaningful work. This is a place where you ll be encouraged to grow, share ideas, and make a difference to the communities you serve.

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