Job Title: Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: London
Sector: Water
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview:
We are working on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy that is actively expanding its delivery team in response to increased project demand in the UK water sector. They are looking to bring on a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to support design and construction projects in the clean and wastewater industries.
You’ll join a collaborative team delivering high-profile water infrastructure projects at feasibility, FEED, detailed design, and construction phases. The role includes site work, technical oversight, and cross-disciplinary coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage electrical design activities on live water and wastewater projects
* Provide oversight and approval of electrical and control deliverables across project stages
* Coordinate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
* Develop Electrical Load Schedules and specify MCCs, instrumentation, and telemetry systems
* Prepare scopes of work for subcontracted installation and conduct technical bid evaluations
* Support construction liaison, site surveys, and commissioning activities
* Ensure designs comply with UK and international standards, including WIMES
* Promote sustainability, Net Zero design principles, and robust safety practices
Requirements:
* Degree or recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering
* Chartered or working towards Chartership with a recognised engineering institution
* Background in EICA design within water or wastewater projects
* Experience reviewing and approving design documentation for construction
* Knowledge of UK compliance standards including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED
* Familiarity with managing safety, risk, and quality in a project delivery environment
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and practical mindset
Why Apply:
* Be part of an expanding, high-performing water design team
* Work on UK-wide infrastructure upgrades with industry-leading clients
* Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership
* Supportive and collaborative engineering culture
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