Senior Electrical Engineer

JN Bentley; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Benefits package

Job summary

Bentley seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to shape electrical design across lifecycle stages from concept through commissioning for water and utilities projects in the South of England. You’ll manage wiring schemes, SCADA interfaces and critical outages while ensuring compliance and safe delivery.

The role focuses on coordinating clients, suppliers and site teams, driving robust QA, and developing junior engineers, with travel across the region expected.

Qualifications

• CSCS/ECS/JIB certification required or current
• SSSTS/SMSTS certification desirable
• Working toward professional registration preferred
• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• Experience with electrical procedures and issuing Electrical Permits advantageous
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and MEICA construction
• Proficient in interpreting electrical drawings (SLDs, CBDs) and standards
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, system integrators and cabling contractors across instrumentation, industrial networks, LVDBs/MCCs, PLCs and SCADA installations, planning and integrating electrical installation and commissioning works
• Oversee pre-construction surveys, scoping and procurement input; supervise construction-phase activities including outage planning, subcontractor management and electrical safety towards AP status
• Produce SSOW, outage plans and RAMS; drive QA through ITPs, acceptance documents, training materials and completion records
• Lead functional commissioning of electrical assets (final circuits, distribution equipment, MCCs); manage As Constructed documentation and support project completion deliverables
• Develop Electrical Engineers and build strong client relationships to help achieve project outcomes

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

CSCS/ECS/JIB certification

SSSTS/SMSTS certification

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration (in progress)

Tools

AP or SAP

Job description

MMB has been named a capital delivery partner on two multi-million-pound ‘lots’ that will see the company deliver projects across the region through to 2030 - with the potential for a five-year extension into AMP9 thereafter.

Wessex Water serves 2.9 million customers with water and sewerage services across the southwest of England. Set for record investment in AMP8 – more than double that of AMP7 – MMB will bring its strong track record of innovation and direct-delivery to drive a programme of work to improve water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater networks, storm overflows, flooding resilience, and bioresources.

With sites located across the South of the region including; Poole, Dorset and Bournemouth.

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical or electrical, our engineers are based on site and play a practical, hands‑on role in the successful delivery of projects.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature‑based solutions that improve biodiversity.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the electrical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all electrical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The Role Of a Senior Electrical Engineer Includes

• Manage clients, system integrators and cabling contractors across instrumentation, industrial networks, LVDBs/MCCs, PLCs and SCADA installations, while planning and integrating electrical installation and commissioning works
• Support pre‑construction through surveys, scoping and procurement input, and oversee construction‑phase activities including outage planning, subcontractor management, programme control and electrical safety (toward AP status)
• Produce SSOW, outage plans and RAMS, and drive Quality Assurance through ITPs, acceptance documents, training materials, completion records and defect management, ensuring strong BS7671 compliance
• Lead functional commissioning of electrical assets (final circuits, distribution equipment, MCCs), manage “As Constructed” documentation, and support project completion deliverables
• Develop Electrical Engineers and build strong client relationships, supporting them to achieve project outcomes

What You’ll Need

• CSCS, ECS or JIB certified
• SSSTS/SMSTS (or equivalent)
• Working toward professional registration
• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with electrical procedures and issuing Electrical Permits
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and MEICA construction
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings (SLDs, CBDs, terminations, system architecture)
• Knowledge of relevant UK/international standards, including Client and WIMES
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

What Would Be Desirable

• Experience of AP or SAP
• Prior experience working with pumps, pipework, valves, screens, scrapers, mixers, blowers would be beneficial
• Experience of the Water & Wastewater Industry and Tier 1 contracting would also be beneficial

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.