Senior Electrical Engineer

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 7%

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness insurance

Health screening

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Limited seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design work for water and wastewater projects across the UK. The role supports AMP8 PMs, manages feasibility through commissioning, and interfaces with clients and suppliers.

You will mentor graduates and engineers, ensure compliance with water industry standards, and travel to project sites across the region as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent.
• Significant electrical engineering experience in UK water sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical designs for water/wastewater projects.
• Work with MCCs, LV distribution, cabling, instrumentation, PLCs and SCADA.
• Produce and review technical specifications and procurement schedules.
• Review supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Supervise and mentor Graduates and Engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project delivery

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered/ Incorporated Engineer

Tools

MCCs

LV distribution

Cabling

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

PLCs

SCADA

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer | Water Industry

Manchester & Leeds | Permanent | £65,000 - £75,000 | Water Industry

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for your next permanent opportunity in the UK water sector?

With AMP8 driving one of the busiest periods the industry has seen, we're recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join an established engineering business delivering major water and wastewater projects across the UK.

If you're looking for a permanent position where you can work on major infrastructure projects, develop others and make a real impact across the water industry, this could be the perfect fit.

You'll be working on projects covering the feasibility, design, construction and commissioning of water and wastewater infrastructure, helping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment systems across the UK.

You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Working across Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA.
• Working with both new technologies and existing legacy electrical installations.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities.
• Reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Supervising and mentoring Graduates and Engineers, supporting their technical development and helping them build their knowledge and skills.
• Understanding, applying and contributing to electrical design standards, including relevant water industry and WIMES standards.
• Positively engaging with clients, building strong relationships and supporting them to achieve their project objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business with a strong pipeline of major water and wastewater projects and the opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of AMP8 infrastructure.

We're looking for Senior Electrical Engineers with:

• Significant electrical engineering experience within the UK water industry.
• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience across electrical systems including LV distribution, MCCs, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA.
• Experience preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water or wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience producing technical specifications and schedules and reviewing supplier technical submissions.
• Strong knowledge of water industry design standards and WIMES standards.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or developing Graduate and Engineer-level staff.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status through a relevant professional institution, or equivalent experience.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the operational region.

What's on offer?

• £65,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent employment with an established engineering business.
• Opportunities available in both Manchester and Leeds.
• The opportunity to work on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects as part of the AMP8 investment programme.
• Strong opportunities for technical development and career progression.
• Employer pension contribution matched up to 7%.
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave.
• Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Payment of annual professional institution sub