Principal Electrical Engineer in Devon

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, MMB cements its position as a leader within the industry and creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Key Information

• Location: Exeter, UK
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Pattern: Full Time
• Discipline: Electrical

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering on projects.
• Provide design support and guidance for schemes, ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Work closely and collaboratively with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to support them in achieving their aims.
• Manage the interfaces and integration of process design with other disciplines and produce documentation.
• Act as a technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes including the development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within existing systems.
• Support the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience of successfully delivering high‑quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the operational region.

What’s in it for you

• Financial wellbeing: MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues through our annual bonus schemes. Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
• Health and wellbeing: A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme. Access to Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options. Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace. Membership of a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave. Up to two paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.
• Learning and development: Structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast‑tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is 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 the future.

About Mott MacDonald: Mott MacDonald 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 know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them through comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. 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.