Senior Electrical Engineer

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to significant water treatment projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant professional membership, with a strong focus on electrical design and client engagement. The role offers competitive compensation, a matched pension plan, and various employee benefits like gym discounts and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Private medical insurance options

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design and engineering for water treatment.
• Valid driving license and readiness to travel to various sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical designs for water treatment equipment.
• Produce and review technical specifications and procurement schedules.
• Supervise and mentor graduates and junior engineers.
• Engage positively with clients and support their objectives.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered or incorporated membership

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK.

We have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

The role of a Senior Electrical Engineer includes :

• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment on our client's site. You will be working with Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, Cabling, Instrumentation, Industrial Networks, PLCs and SCADA. Systems will be both new latest technology and existing legacy installations.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
• Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and WIMES standards.
• Positively engaging with the client, building relationships and supporting them to achieve their aims.

What you'll need :

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What's in it for you :

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include :

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave / Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.