Senior Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Water/Wastewater Design

Avove Limited; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Volunteering days in the community

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Avove Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our expanding design team in Warrington. The role involves delivering EICA design for water and wastewater projects, collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical and instrumentation design background, knowledge of clean and wastewater processes, and the capability to manage multiple projects effectively. We offer a rewarding salary and various benefits tailored to your experience.

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to produce detailed electrical and instrumentation design outputs.
• Experience estimating design effort and contributing to cost plans.
• Full UK driving licence.

Aufgaben

• Deliver EICA design on water and wastewater projects.
• Develop innovative design solutions based on project briefs.
• Liaise closely with clients, contractors, and site teams.

Kenntnisse

Electrical and instrumentation design

Knowledge of clean and wastewater treatment processes

Site surveying

Engineering capability

BS 7671 (17th Edition Wiring Regulations)

Ausbildung

Relevant degree in engineering

Tools

Amtech software

Jobbeschreibung

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Design team in Warrington. In this senior role, you’ll take a leading role in the delivery of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) designs across a range of water and wastewater projects. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll provide technical expertise and guidance while ensuring designs are safe, practical, buildable and delivered to the highest standards.

Our projects cover both infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, across all stages of the design lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support. Projects include pumping stations, treatment works, mechanical screening, chemical dosing and sludge handling systems. As a senior member of the team, you’ll also play an important part in supporting and mentoring engineers, reviewing technical outputs and helping drive best practice across the Design function.

Key responsibilities...

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative, safe and value-for-money EICA design solutions aligned with project briefs and client requirements.
• Take technical ownership of projects through feasibility, optioneering, preliminary and detailed design stages.
• Prepare, check and approve engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports and contract documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary Design team.
• Undertake site surveys and assessments to understand existing assets and develop practical, safe and buildable solutions.
• Identify design risks and opportunities and ensure these are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support bid preparation, feasibility studies, inspections, design estimates and project cost planning.
• Contribute to project planning and programming, monitoring design resources, budgets and programme delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, CDM Regulations and Avove’s integrated management system.

Skills & experience...

We’re looking for an experienced Senior electrical engineer who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience delivering electrical and instrumentation designs for complex water and wastewater process plant, including pumping stations and associated equipment.
• Experience across the full design lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, site surveys and construction support.
• Strong technical leadership skills, with experience owning complex designs, reviewing technical outputs and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, with Amtech or similar electrical design software experience desirable.
• Good understanding of civil and mechanical engineering interfaces within multi-disciplinary projects, with the ability to develop safe, practical and buildable solutions.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, including managing multiple workstreams, estimating design effort and engaging with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence. Previous experience working on United Utilities frameworks or projects would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you...

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family-friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme supporting health and wellbeing
• Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
• Volunteering days to support your local community

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career. #AVO1