Our client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with experience of working within the UK water sector.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Supervise electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation installation activities by client personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Evaluate electrical design drawings, schedules, and documents from clients for pricing purposes.
• Develop electrical design drawings, calculations, schedules, and documents for Motor Control Centres and cable networks to local motors and instruments, including containment requirements.
• Produce Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Control Philosophy documents.
• Assess Client DNO supply characteristics, site earthing layouts, and lightning protection needs.
• Prepare electrical designs, specifications, and enquiry documents for use in subcontractor tender packages.
• Review supplier and subcontractor electrical design drawings, schedules, and documents for approval and specification compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable standards, regulations, and company Health & Safety policies.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and integrated FATs (iFATs) as necessary.
• Inspect installations to ensure testing and commissioning meet British, ISO, and client-specific standards.
• Oversee electrical installation inspections, certification coordination, and support commissioning activities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, clients, suppliers, and other contractors.
• Follow all relevant Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work, always working safely and responsibly.
• Identify and report opportunities for business improvement and innovation using appropriate channels.
• Participate in team meetings both in person and virtually.
• Assist with general branch office operations during staff absences or leave.
• Carry out additional duties aligned with skills and experience as needed to support the role and comply with company procedures.
Key Skills & Experience:
• Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent in engineering, science, or a related field.
• At least three years' post-graduate experience in a comparable role within utilities or M&E engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial/commercial electrical and ICA design, assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning, preferably in the water industry.
• Knowledge of MCC/Electrical Panel design, related calculations, and preparation of supporting design documents.
• Familiarity with LV and ELV systems – including signal conditioning, conversion, digital I/O, relay logic, and instrumentation.
• Experience as a NIC-EIC Competent Person is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with clients and colleagues effectively.
• Background in the UK water sector is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally (including overnight stays) as required.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.