Project engineer (electrical)

Would you like to play a key role delivering critical infrastructure projects that directly impact water and wastewater services across the region?
Do you have proven experience delivering electrical engineering projects within utilities, water, or a similar industrial environment?
Are you confident managing electrical designs, specifications, and site delivery while ensuring compliance with BS7671 and relevant standards?

The Opportunity
Due to continued growth and major framework wins within the UK water sector, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer (Electrical) to join a well-established engineering delivery team.
You will be working across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects, taking ownership of electrical engineering elements from design through to commissioning. This role offers excellent exposure to multidisciplinary delivery, strong career progression opportunities, and the chance to contribute to essential infrastructure that supports communities and sustainability goals.
Key benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, structured career development, and a collaborative working environment with a strong safety-first culture.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Deliver electrical engineering aspects of projects from concept through to completion
Review and approve electrical designs, drawings, and technical specifications
Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and health & safety regulations
Liaise with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Support procurement, including specifying and selecting electrical equipment
Monitor project progress, budgets, and risks, reporting to senior management
Undertake site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities
Contribute to project planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience within a Project Engineer or similar role
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, and instrumentation
Understanding of relevant standards such as BS7671
Experience working in industrial, utilities, or infrastructure environments
Strong organisational and communication skills
It’s great if you also have the following
Experience within the water or wastewater sector
Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
Professional membership (or working towards) e.g. IET
Site-based qualifications such as CSCS or SMSTS
Experience working within framework contracts
The setting for the role
This role will involve a mix of office-based work, site visits, and occasional travel across project locations in the North West. You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering team, working closely with project managers, designers, and site teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions in a safety-driven environment.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business