Senior Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus schemes

Generous holiday allowance

Support for chartership

Job summary

A prominent design and build firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to significant water projects. This role encompasses preparing electrical designs, mentoring engineers, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in high-quality output delivery. The position promises impactful work in the water sector, ensuring systems enhance efficiency and community benefits. Competitive benefits and a nurturing work environment are offered for your career growth.

Qualifications

• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution.
• Experience delivering high-quality engineering outputs.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical designs for water treatment equipment.
• Produce technical specifications and oversee procurement activities.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Engage positively with clients to build relationships.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Electrical design knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Internal Applicants Welcome

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 to deliver award‑winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We joined a new partnership in Northumbrian Water’s new Living Water Enterprise, an innovative vehicle developed to deliver large‑scale construction programmes in AMP8 and beyond, supporting a £3.6 bn workload. Northumbrian Water supplies water and sewerage services to just under 4.4 million people and has worked closely with MMB and JN Bentley since 2001. In this time, the companies have delivered hundreds of engineering and construction projects together. This new contract will extend the relationship to at least 2030 and see MMB— which harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald— undertake treatment projects across the North East.

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.

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

• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment on our client’s site, including 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.
• Experience of successfully delivering high‑quality output in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

What’s in it for you

Financial wellbeing

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Access to life assurance / private medical insurance / critical illness insurance and health screening options.
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

• MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast‑tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is 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.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mott MacDonald Bentley welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: 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 job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald.

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Location(s): Durham, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 13591

Recruiter Contact: [e-mail]