Senior Electrical Engineer - Water

Senior Electrical Design Engineer<br />Location: Manchester<br />Sector: Water / Infrastructure<br />An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading design and build organisation delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector. With a strong pipeline of work secured through long-term framework agreements, this role offers excellent career progression within a high-performing and well-established engineering environment.<br />You will be joining a business at the forefront of the UK water industry, contributing to multi-billion-pound investment programmes focused on improving wastewater treatment, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing water infrastructure across the North West.<br />The Role:<br />As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role across the full project lifecycle—from concept design through to commissioning. You’ll be involved in delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that directly impact communities and the environment.<br />Key

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review electrical designs for water and wastewater treatment systems
• Work with systems including MCCs, LV distribution, cabling, instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks
• Produce and review technical specifications and support procurement activities
• Evaluate supplier tenders and technical submissions
• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates
• Ensure compliance with design standards and industry regulations
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and project teams<br />Requirements:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards), or equivalent experience
• Proven experience delivering high-quality engineering solutions within regulated environments
• Strong understanding of design, safety, and quality standards<br />What’s on Offer:
• Opportunity to work on high-value, long-term infrastructure projects
• Career development within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package<br />If you’re looking to make a real impact within the water sector and take the next step in your engineering career, this could be the role for you