LOCATIONS

Brighton, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Reading, United Kingdom / Southampton, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Croydon, United Kingdom

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

We are looking for a driven individual, keen to make a difference in the sector, take wide responsibilities and progress professionally.

Essential:

• Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
• Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
• A capability to manage design delivery and projects
• A team leader capable of managing and motivating individuals to consistently delivery
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution
• Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry
• Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics, and water and wastewater treatment processes

Experience in the UK water sector would be advantageous although not necessary.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

The Division has ambitious growth plans in line with AMP8 (2025-2030) investment needs and we are proud of our strong reputation in the industry which is allowing us to expand our business. To help us to meet the growing needs of our clients, we have opportunities for experienced electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) engineers in our offices in Wales, Birmingham and Bristol.

We work on a vast range of design projects covering, for example:

• Water treatment
• Water distribution and storage
• Wastewater recycling
• Industrial process water
• Desalination
• Irrigation
• Hydropower
• Flood defence

We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. We provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. Our clients include most UK water utility companies and many other governmental organisations and private companies in the UK and overseas. We have contributed to projects as varied as the Leeds flood alleviation scheme, carbon management tools for Wessex Water, High Speed Rail 2, Thames Tideway, and strategic pipelines for Anglian Water.

You will undertake a wide range of EICA tasks, typically including:

• Electrical power distribution design
• Control system design
• Specifying local renewable and back-up generation systems
• Developing plant layouts
• Cabling and installation design
• Instrumentation selection
• Lightning protection assessments
• Writing system control strategies
• Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment

You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work. You will have opportunities to develop your career in the direction of people management, commercial success, or technical excellence, depending on your strengths and interests.