Overview
In this role you lead electrical design across water projects, from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliant and fit-for-purpose solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with other disciplines, driving safe, efficient delivery. This position offers growth within a major framework with DΕ΅r Cymru Welsh Water and opportunities to mentor junior engineers. You contribute to impactful projects that support communities and the environment, using your technical leadership to shape outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- pension contributions (MMB match 4.5%β7%)
- annual bonus schemes
- professional subscription costs covered
- 33 days holiday plus buy/sell/carry over
- Private Medical Insurance / Life Assurance / Critical Illness Insurance
- flexible benefits programme and learning opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering for projects
- Work with Motor Control Centres, LV distribution, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA
- Provide design guidance to ensure schemes meet legislation and standards
- Act as technical checker and perform reviews across teams
- Manage interfaces and integration of electrical with other disciplines and document production
- Collaborate with commercial, operational, and construction teams to develop safe, practical solutions
- Mentor Graduates and Engineers to develop skills and knowledge
- Engage with clients and maintain a one-team approach to delivery
- Conduct site reviews to verify buildability and integration of solutions
- Seek input from engineers, specialists, clients, and project teams to improve outcomes
- Support opportunities for standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools
- Drive delivery improvements and adoption of efficient processes
Key requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Chartered member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
- Experience in water or wastewater projects, or infrastructure projects
- Proven track record delivering high-quality outputs complying with design, quality, and safety standards
- Effective communication with team members and stakeholders
- Methodical problem solving and proactive, pragmatic approach
- Ability to deliver results under tight timeframes, prioritise tasks, and manage time
- Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
- proactive and pragmatic
- strong communication and collaboration
- mentoring and coaching
- Motor Control Centres
- LV distribution systems
- Cabling
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