Senior Electrical Engineer – Water Projects (Permanent) – Yorkshire, UK
A respected and fast-growing design-and-build specialist, delivering award-winning infrastructure across the UK water sector, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its long-term framework team supporting Yorkshire Water.
This organisation combines deep design expertise with proven contracting delivery, operating on regulated frameworks with a project portfolio exceeding £500 million in annual turnover. Due to continued growth and project demand, they are now hiring a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems on major water and wastewater treatment schemes.
This is a full-time permanent role, based in Yorkshire, with hybrid working and regular travel to site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and review electrical engineering designs for water treatment plants, including LV distribution, MCCs, cabling, instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA and industrial networks
* Produce and assess technical specifications for procurement and review supplier submissions
* Ensure compliance with client standards (including WIMES) and UK water industry regulations
* Oversee electrical engineering across the full project lifecycle—from concept to commissioning
* Mentor graduate and junior engineers within the electrical discipline
* Liaise with clients and delivery teams to ensure design quality, constructability, and performance
* Contribute to continuous improvement of in-house design standards and processes
Candidate Requirements:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards) with a relevant institution (e.g., IET, ICE)
* Proven track record delivering electrical engineering design within the UK water sector
* Strong technical understanding of water/wastewater systems, plant interfaces, and control systems
* Methodical problem-solver with excellent communication skills
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Yorkshire
Role Details:
* £65,000–£75,000 salary (depending on experience)
* Full-time permanent role with hybrid working
* Yorkshire-based, with regular travel to project sites
* Industry-leading benefits including matched pension (up to 7%), private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, professional fees paid, flexible holidays, and more