Principal Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh

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 £600 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.
As part of our appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, we will deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets, new and enhanced networks, and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country.
25+ years in the water sector
Over successive regulatory periods, MMB has delivered a wide range of complex water and wastewater projects that directly support SR27 priorities, including:
Enhancingresilience and service reliabilitythrough treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
Supportingnet zero and climate adaptationvia low carbon design, nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects
Enablingsustainable growthby delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
Drivingefficiency and affordabilitythrough integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning
Maintaining a strong focus oncustomers, communities and safetyacross everything we do
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, this will offer you an exciting opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.
The role of a Principal Electrical Engineer includes:
Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering on projects.
Providing design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
Working closely and collaboratively with the 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 supporting them in achieving their aims
Managing the interfaces and integration of the process design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation
Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams
Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools
Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems
Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects
What you’ll need:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, or 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
A willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
Water/wastewater experience required
What’s in it for you:
Financial wellbeing
MMB match 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 including our annual bonus schemes.