Senior Electrical Engineer: Water & Wastewater Delivery

JN Bentley; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Benefits package

Job summary

Bentley seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to shape electrical design across lifecycle stages from concept through commissioning for water and utilities projects in the South of England. You’ll manage wiring schemes, SCADA interfaces and critical outages while ensuring compliance and safe delivery.

The role focuses on coordinating clients, suppliers and site teams, driving robust QA, and developing junior engineers, with travel across the region expected.

Qualifications

• CSCS/ECS/JIB certification required or current
• SSSTS/SMSTS certification desirable
• Working toward professional registration preferred
• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• Experience with electrical procedures and issuing Electrical Permits advantageous
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and MEICA construction
• Proficient in interpreting electrical drawings (SLDs, CBDs) and standards
• 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, planning and integrating electrical installation and commissioning works
• Oversee pre-construction surveys, scoping and procurement input; supervise construction-phase activities including outage planning, subcontractor management and electrical safety towards AP status
• Produce SSOW, outage plans and RAMS; drive QA through ITPs, acceptance documents, training materials and completion records
• 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 to help achieve project outcomes

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

CSCS/ECS/JIB certification

SSSTS/SMSTS certification

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration (in progress)

Tools

AP or SAP

Job description

Bentley seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to shape electrical design across lifecycle stages from concept through commissioning for water and utilities projects in the South of England. You’ll manage wiring schemes, SCADA interfaces and critical outages while ensuring compliance and safe delivery.

The role focuses on coordinating clients, suppliers and site teams, driving robust QA, and developing junior engineers, with travel across the region expected.