Electrical Engineer

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer you will work primarily in the UK water market, delivering feasibility, design, construction and commissioning services that keep water flowing and wastewater treated. Your work will directly improve environmental outcomes and community well‑being by enhancing the efficiency of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will shape the electrical aspects of projects from concept design through to commissioning, ensuring that all electrical functions are fully integrated throughout the project lifecycle. • Welcome internal applicants. • Design electrical systems for water treatment equipment, including MCCs, LV distribution, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA. • Apply client, WIMES standards and legislation to designs. • Coordinate multidisciplinary design team to meet brief, schedule and budget. • Prepare technical specifications, schedules and review supplier bids. • Develop URS for control systems, review FDS and attend factory acceptance tests. • Assess existing installed systems via site visits, drawings and reports. • Engage with clients, manage relationships and support their objectives. • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders. • Use a methodical approach to problem solving. • Participate in annual bonus schemes. • Join advanced employee networks supporting diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical design
• ▸compliance
• ▸team coordination
• ▸specification prep
• ▸site assessment
• ▸client management

What You Bring

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and a commitment to achieve IEng/CEng chartership. Effective communication, a methodical problem‑solving approach and a valid driving licence for site travel are essential. Mott MacDonald Bentley does not currently sponsor Skilled Worker visas due to recent UK government changes, but welcomes candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes. • Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. • Pursue IEng/CEng chartership with an engineering institution. • Possess a valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Requirements

• ▸electrical degree
• ▸ieng
• ▸ceng
• ▸driving licence
• ▸communication
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers a competitive benefits package that includes pension matching, annual bonus schemes and payment of professional body subscriptions. Employees receive a minimum of 33 days holiday (including public holidays) with flexible options to buy, sell or carry leave, as well as life assurance, private medical, critical illness insurance and health‑screening options. Flexible working arrangements and a range of advanced employee networks support diversity, inclusion and work‑life balance. Enhanced family and carers leave provides 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and the option for shared parental leave, plus up to two extra paid days for significant caring responsibilities. The firm is committed to learning and development, offering structured programmes that fast‑track chartership, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training to help staff grow professionally. Agile and flexible working environments are provided to meet both employee needs and business demands. • Receive pension contribution match of 4.5%–7%. • Get annual professional institution subscription paid. • Enjoy at least 33 days holiday with flexible leave options. • Access life assurance, private medical, critical illness insurance and health screening. • Benefit from flexible working arrangements. • Receive enhanced family and carers leave (26 weeks maternity/adoption, 2 weeks paternity/partner, shared parental leave). • Obtain up to 2 extra paid days for significant caring responsibilities. • Access structured learning and development, fast‑track chartership, mentorship and tailored training.

Work Environment

Onsite