Senior Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater

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

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