Senior Electrical Engineer in Newport, Wales

Internal applications are welcome. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining Mott MacDonald’s design expertise with JN Bentley’s contracting experience. We have secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, enabling projects across the DCC region covering clean and wastewater treatment sites, below ground assets, reservoirs and nature‑based solutions. This role is part of that strategy and offers an opportunity to work on projects that significantly impact our environment and communities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment on the client’s site, working with Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA, with both new technology and legacy installations.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and procurement schedules, and reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a solid knowledge of client and industry standards.
• Appropriately challenging client specifications and presenting and defending solutions to complex problems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes, including the development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Acting as a technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Managing the interfaces and integration of the design with other disciplines and producing documentation.
• Actively seeking input from other engineers, specialists, clients and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Collaborating closely with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design, construction and beyond.
• Supervising and mentoring graduates and engineers to develop their knowledge and skills.
• Positively engaging with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within existing systems.

Qualifications – What you’ll need

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution such as ICE or IMechE, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with water, wastewater, non‑infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
• 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 proactive and pragmatic approach.
• Proficiency in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing time efficiently.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing: MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Annual bonus schemes shared with all colleagues. Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
• Health and wellbeing: A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the option to buy, sell or carry over annual leave. Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options. Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace. Participation in Advanced Employee Networks that support LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and the option for shared parental leave. Up to two paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.
• Learning and development: Structured development schemes supporting the journey toward professional chartership, fast‑tracked chartership reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.

Sponsorship: Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. 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 the future.

Equal Opportunities: We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. Please call 01756 691572 or email to discuss any adjustments we can make.

Location: Newport, Bodelwyddan, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 10083