Senior Electrical Engineer

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company van and fuel card

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Services team on a permanent, full-time basis in Glasgow with hybrid working. You will support project delivery across the UK water-sector portfolio and guide electrical follow-on works on wastewater and clean water sites.

The role requires owning workstreams, surveying, planning and delivering electrical tasks, providing technical guidance, and ensuring customer

Qualifications

• A relevant construction qualification at HNC, HND, degree level or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background, ideally within a construction or utilities environment.
• Knowledge of construction management processes, methods and practical delivery requirements.
• The ability to manage your time, priorities and project commitments effectively.
• You’ll communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple priorities at once.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed workstream plans and making sure resources are available, aligned and ready to deliver.
• Taking ownership of workstream compliance and helping drive consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, clients and contractors, keeping communication clear and effective across all parties.
• Working closely with commercial colleagues to support compliant, commercially sound delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Time management

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

HNC/HND/ Degree in Construction or Engineering

CSCS card

Job description

About The Role

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Services team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will be based in Glasgow and will benefit from Hybrid working. You will support project delivery across WGM’s growing UK water-sector portfolio. This is a business-critical opportunity to join a growing engineering business delivering essential infrastructure across the UK.

As Senior Electrical Engineer within our Follow On Work team, you will be supporting the successful delivery of workstreams across clean and waste water sites. You’ll be trusted to survey, plan and deliver electrical follow on works on various types of equipment, provide technical guidance to colleagues, and help ensure every workstream meets customer expectations, compliance requirements and commercial targets.

If you’re an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer who wants to take ownership, influence delivery and make a visible impact across essential water infrastructure, this role gives you the opportunity to do exactly that. To support you in the role, you’ll be provided with a company van and fuel card, with a working pattern of 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 1.00pm on Fridays.

About The Team

WGM is growing through secured long-term frameworks across the UK water sector, including Scottish Water’s SR27 programme and major multi-year programmes with United Utilities and Southern Water. For engineers and technical professionals, this means exposure to essential infrastructure projects, varied technical challenges and the chance to build capability in a business that is close to delivery.

At WGM, you will not feel removed from the work. Our self-delivery model means engineers work close to projects, clients, sites, and solutions, with the backing of RSK Group and the opportunity to develop through professional qualifications, mentoring and internal progression.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing detailed workstream plans and making sure resources are available, aligned and ready to deliver.
• Taking ownership of workstream compliance and helping drive consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, clients and contractors, keeping communication clear and effective across all parties.
• Working closely with commercial colleagues to support compliant, commercially sound delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant construction qualification at HNC, HND, degree level or equivalent
• A strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background, ideally within a construction or utilities environment
• Knowledge of construction management processes, methods and practical delivery requirements
• The ability to manage your time, priorities and project commitments effectively
• You’ll communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple priorities at once
• A valid UK driving licence us essential
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven IT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications And Desirable Experience

• A Construction Skills Certification Scheme card
• A clear understanding of NEC contracts
• Experience within the UK water/waste water sector, including work on Scottish Water sites

About WGM

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is a self-delivery design and build partner supplying sustainable solutions to the water sector. We deliver essential infrastructure work across water, utilities and industrial environments, bringing together project management, technical design, site delivery, off-site manufacturing, specialist capability and practical engineering expertise.

WGM is growing through secured long‑term frameworks across the UK water sector, including major multi‑year programmes with clients such as Scottish Water, United Utilities and Southern Water. Our work supports communities, protects assets and keeps critical services running safely and sustainably.

What makes WGM different is the balance we offer. Our people are close to the work, close to the decisions and close to the impact, with the stability, support and wider opportunities that come from being part of RSK Group. We invest in our people through professional qualifications, apprenticeships, graduate pathways, mentoring from experienced colleagues and internal progression wherever possible.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a salary from £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off‑site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people‑orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost‑effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Do you have what it takes?