Senior Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) 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. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, MMB 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
• Enhancing resilience and service reliability through treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
• Supporting net zero and climate adaptation via low‑carbon design, nature‑based solutions and environmental compliance projects
• Enabling sustainable growth by delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
• Driving efficiency and affordability through integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning while maintaining a strong focus on customers, communities and safety across everything we do

Role of a Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment on our client's site, 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.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered or incorporated member of a 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.

Benefits:

• 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 including 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. We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our 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 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.
• Learning and development: MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer 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.

Sponsorship: Mott MacDonald Bentley are 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 future.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us.

Location(s): Glasgow, GB; Edinburgh, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 15224