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Introduction
Are you ready to lead ground-breaking projects that shape the future of water management? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Engineer to join our team and drive innovation in the delivery of essential infrastructure.
Closing Date
2025-06-27
Job Title
Principal EICA Engineer
Introduction
Are you ready to lead ground-breaking projects that shape the future of water management? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Engineer to join our team and drive innovation in the delivery of essential infrastructure.
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
Location & hours
Brighton/Home Hybrid Working, with occasional site visits in the Southeast
Full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week; however Southern Water offer a flexible working policy
Package
* Salary: Starting from £70,000 depending on skills and experience
* Company and performance-related bonus
* Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
* 25 days annual leave
* Health Cash Plan
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
* Fully funded eye tests
* Two paid volunteering days a year
* Occupational health service
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
* Digital GP service
* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
* Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Located close to a vibrant city and live & work in a region that includes more than 800km of pristine coastline
* Office located close to local amenities (gym, train station, good rail connections, etc)
Job Overview
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on creating innovative and sustainable solutions for complex water and wastewater projects. Your role will involve developing outline designs for cutting-edge, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible water recycling plants and other advanced facilities. With an emphasis on innovation, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and trial new technologies and products, helping to shape the future of the water industry.
Qualifications
About You
* MSc/MEng in electrical and electronic engineering or equivalent
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET or equivalent institution
Experience: A minimum of 10 years’ experience within a relevant industry
Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering challenges.
Full driving licence, as you will be attending site visits.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that every design you lead is sustainable and environmentally friendly.
* Provide expert guidance on design calculations and specifications.
* Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
* Research industry best practices and introduce cutting-edge digital design concepts.
* Collaborate with supply chains to enhance efficiency and technical standards.
* Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
* Deliver projects that exceed budget expectations by implementing cost-effective solutions.
Privacy Statement
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Utilities
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