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Senior Electrical Engineer

Manchester
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Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Manchester

Industry: Water / Wastewater

Our client is a fully integrated design and build business with an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, our client cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

They have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, our client provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the electrical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all electrical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The role of a Senior Electrical Engineer includes:

  • Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment on our clients site. You will be working with Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, Cabling, Instrumentation, Industrial Networks, PLCs and SCADA. Systems will be both new latest technology and existing legacy installations.
  • Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
  • Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
  • Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and WIMES standards.
  • Positively engaging with the client, building relationships and supporting them to achieve their aims.

    What you'll need:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience
  • Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
  • Methodical approach to problem solving
  • A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

    What's in it for you:
    At our client you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

  • Pension matched by employer up to 7%
  • Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
  • Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
  • 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
  • Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
  • Gym Membership discounts UK wide
  • Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

    Our client is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.*

    Our client is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
    Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
    A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
    Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

    We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
    We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
    We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
    You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities - from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk - our projects make a real difference.

    Agile working
    We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business

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