Technical Principal Electrical G

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

38 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

MMB pension contributions 4.5%–7%
Annual bonus schemes
Payment of annual professional body (e

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design across major water and wastewater schemes in Scotland. You will oversee design from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with standards and integration with other disciplines.

Lead a team, collaborate with commercial and construction colleagues, and engage clients with a one-team approach while developing innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Water/wastewater experience required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering on projects.
  • Provide design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond
  • Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims
  • Managing the interfaces and integration of the process design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation
  • Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams
  • Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools
  • Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems
  • Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Project management
Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering
Chartership (CEng)

Job description

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. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction.

With an annual turnover surpassing £600 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.

As part of our appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, we will deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets, new and enhanced networks, and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country.

25+ years in the water sector
  • Enhancingresilience and service reliabilitythrough treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
  • Supportingnet zero and climate adaptationvia low carbon design, nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects
  • Enablingsustainable growthby delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
  • Drivingefficiency and affordabilitythrough integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning
  • Maintaining a strong focus oncustomers, communities and safetyacross everything we do

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, this will offer you an exciting opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - 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 Principal Electrical Engineer includes:
  • Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering on projects.
  • Providing design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
  • Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond
  • Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims
  • Managing the interfaces and integration of the process design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation
  • Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams
  • Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools
  • Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems
  • Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects
What you’ll need:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
  • A willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
  • Water/wastewater experience required
What’s in it for you
Financial wellbeing
  • MMB match 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 as 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.**

Other Information
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

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we 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 recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk 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):

Glasgow, GB

Edinburgh, GB

Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 15222
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