Senior Electrical Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£68,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering and Renewables
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Electrical Engineering Electrical Design PLCs SCADA Control Systems WIMES standards

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job details

: Posted 26 March 2026

: Salary £60K/yr - £68K/yr

: LocationManchester

: Job type [Permanent](/jobs/permanent)

: Discipline [Engineering and Renewables](/jobs/engineering-and-renewables)

Job description

​About the Company

Our client is a leading, fully integrated design and build organisation operating across the water, energy, and environmental sectors in the UK. With a strong reputation for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, they are involved in major long-term frameworks, contributing to critical improvements in water and wastewater systems.

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer (Design), you will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects across the UK.

You will be involved in the full project lifecycle—from design and specification through to construction and commissioning—helping to enhance the efficiency and reliability of essential infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review electrical engineering designs for water treatment systems
  • Work with systems including:
  • Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
  • LV distribution systems
  • Cabling and instrumentation
  • Industrial networks, PLCs, and SCADA systems
  • Develop and review technical specifications and procurement documentation
  • Evaluate supplier bids and technical submissions
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, including client and WIMES standards
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and practical solutions
  • Build strong client relationships and support project objectives
  • Mentor and support graduate engineers and junior team members

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of electrical design within industrial or infrastructure projects
  • Experience working with PLCs, SCADA, and control systems
  • Good understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations
  • Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites
  • Experience within the water or wastewater sector
  • Familiarity with WIMES standards
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities

Please note: Our client is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

If you are looking to contribute to meaningful engineering projects while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply.

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