Senior Electrical Engineer

JN Bentley; Poole; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and on-site delivery for regional water and utilities projects. You will shape electrical functions from concept to commissioning, ensure safe, compliant installations, and collaborate with engineering teams across multiple sites in the South of England.

Based on site in the Poole/Bournemouth region, you will work with clients, system integrators and contractors, manage outages and commissioning, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CSCS/ECS/JIB

SSSTS/SMSTS

Professional registration in progress

Electrical engineering degree

Electrical procedures & permits

Civil engineering principles & MEICA

Engineering drawings (SLDs/CBDs)

UK/International standards (WIMES)

Organisational skills & problem‑solvng

Driving licence & travel willingness

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

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.