Electrical and Control Engineer - Northern England
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Location/s: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle; UK
Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering work that defines our future and creates societal impact. Our people power our performance—we succeed when they do. We offer opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, with a culture that aims to empower, include, and value everyone.
Overview of the role:
We have opportunities for electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) engineers to join our Manchester and Edinburgh offices within our multidisciplinary Water Utilities Division. We work on projects spanning:
* Water treatment
* Water distribution
* Wastewater recycling
* Industrial process water
* Desalination
* Irrigation
* Hydropower
* 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 opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. Our clients include UK water utility companies and various governmental, private, and international organisations.
You will undertake a wide range of EICA tasks, typically including:
* Electrical power distribution design
* Control system design
* Specifying local renewable and back-up generation systems
* Developing plant layouts
* Cabling and installation design
* Instrumentation selection
* Lightning protection assessments
* Writing system control strategies
* Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.
Candidate specification
Essential
* Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
* Two years or more of experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
* Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
Desirable
* Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline (Working towards)
* 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 water and wastewater treatment processes
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We promote equal opportunities for all and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Agile working
We are open to flexible working and can support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan to support everyday costs
* Access to Peppy for menopause support
* Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
* Salary flex options to tailor health benefits
Financial wellbeing
* Matching pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to 6x)
* Income protection and return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits, including critical illness insurance and payroll saving
* Participation in annual bonus schemes
Lifestyle
* Holiday entitlement 33–35 days, with buy/sell options
* Holiday entitlement increases after five years of service
* Savings schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
* Additional leave for carers, with some paid
Learning and development
* Annual professional institution subscription
* Opportunities for mentoring, training, and self-development
Networks and social outcomes
* Join networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers
* Community impact through social outcomes
Location(s): Manchester, GB; Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB; Leeds, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Electrical
Job Ref: 8528
Recruiter Contact: Maria Cervantes
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