Senior Associate Electrical and Control Engineer
Location(s): Manchester, GB; Liverpool, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Job Ref: 6204
Mott MacDonald
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About the division
The Water Consultancy Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to water and wastewater challenges, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies, through outline and detailed design, to construction support and site supervision.
Do you want to use your experience to make an impact? At Mott MacDonald we support all leadership potential, creating high-performing teams with a flatter hierarchy that fosters more autonomy and greater employee engagement. Our leaders have a vision of who they want to be and a strategy to take them there.
Job Description
After recent framework successes, we have a range of roles available for experienced electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) engineers in our Colwyn Bay, Manchester, Altrincham and Liverpool offices within our multidisciplinary Water Consultancy Division. We work on a vast range of design projects covering, for example:
1. Water treatment
2. Water distribution
3. Wastewater recycling
4. Industrial process water
5. Desalination
6. Irrigation
7. Hydropower
8. Flood defence
We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. We provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work.
Providing leadership and mentoring to other electrical engineers, you will be responsible for checking and reviewing design documents and providing technical direction to projects. Using your experience and expertise you will ensure that designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
You will lead the integration of the electrical & ICA design with that of other disciplines and work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.
Candidate Specifications
* Knowledgeable about a wide range of EICA tasks, typically including:
o Specifying local renewable and back-up generation systems
o Cabling and installation design
o Instrumentation selection
o Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
* Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
* Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
* Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards
* Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
* Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or an equivalent body
* Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry
* Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics
* Good understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. 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.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
1. Health and wellbeing
o Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
o Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments
o Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues
o A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program
2. Financial wellbeing
o We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
o Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary
o Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
3. Lifestyle
o A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays
o Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
4. Enhanced family and carers leave
o Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
o Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay
5. Learning and development
o Primary annual professional institution subscription
o A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills
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