Senior Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pension contributions matched

Annual bonus scheme

Minimum of 33 days holiday

Life assurance and private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Structured development schemes

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newport is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to prepare and review engineering designs for water treatment systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant professional qualifications, and substantial experience in water-related projects. Responsibilities include managing design integration, supervising junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Experience with water, wastewater, non-infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to deliver results within short timeframes, prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment.
• Managing interfaces and integration of designs with other disciplines.
• Supervising and mentoring graduate and junior engineers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Methodical problem-solving

Proactive and pragmatic attitude

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Chartered or integrated member of a professional institution

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Electrical Engineer role at Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB.

Internal applications are welcomed.

We are a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, we are an industry leader delivering award‑winning projects across the UK water market.

We have secured a framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, enabling us to tackle projects across the DCC region, including water and wastewater treatment sites, below‑ground assets, reservoirs and nature‑based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment, including Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA. Systems will be both new and legacy installations.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement, reviewing tender bids and technical submissions.
• Applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of client and industry standards.
• Challenging client specifications, presenting and defending solutions to complex problems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes, including developing and implementing standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews across teams.
• Managing interfaces and integration of designs with other disciplines and producing documentation.
• Seeking input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve solutions.
• Collaborating with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop safe and practical solutions throughout design and construction.
• Supervising and mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
• Engaging positively with client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach.
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered or integrated member of a professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with water, wastewater, non‑infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering high‑quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical problem‑solving approach.
• Proactive and pragmatic attitude.
• Ability to deliver results within short timeframes, prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

What’s in it for you?

Financial wellbeing

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• An annual bonus scheme shared across the business.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexible buy/sell/carry‑over options.
• Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus optional shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 additional paid days for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

• Structured development schemes supporting the journey toward professional chartership.
• Mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training from day one.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Other Information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role but you will be employed by Mott MacDonald. The role involves working across the joint venture business, with colleagues from both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley.

Location(s): Newport, GB Pentre Maelor, GB

Contract: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 10083

Recruiter Contact: [e-mail]

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included and treated with respect. For more information about our approach to diversity, see https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any adjustments we can make.

Equal Opportunities Policy: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people