Senior Electrical Engineer – Southern England
Locations: Brighton, Cambridge, Croydon, London, Reading, Southampton, UK
Recruiter contact: Nicola Coyle
Overview of the role: We have opportunities for experienced electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) engineers within our Water Division. The role covers a broad range of design projects, from water treatment to flood defence, and includes all phases of the project lifecycle – feasibility studies, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and hand‑over.
* 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 to enhance the company’s reputation and secure further work.
Candidate specification – Essential:
* Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
* 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
Candidate specification – Desirable:
* Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
* 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 pipeline hydraulics
* 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. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all and to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility: If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can support you.
Agile working: We are happy to discuss flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
Benefits:
Health and wellbeing:
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues
* Comprehensive wellbeing program available for you and your family
* Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family
Financial wellbeing:
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with optional increase to 6×
* Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and support for long‑term illness or injury
* Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
* Annual bonus schemes as part of a business‑wide profit sharing programme
Lifestyle:
* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme
* Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
* Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers
Enhanced family and carers leave:
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Up to 24 weeks of shared parental leave at full pay
* Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid
Learning and development:
* Primary annual professional institution subscription
* Opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options
Networks, communities and social outcomes:
* Wide range of employee groups, including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
* Opportunities to make a difference within our communities through social outcomes
Job details:
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 9166
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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