Electrical Design Engineer - Hazardous Environments

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Darlington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Electrical Engineering CompEx 12 Instrumentation Design Hazardous Area Classification Hazop Studies Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration British Standards Knowledge UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Electrical Design Engineer - Hazardous Environments

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a trusted clean water technology company. Owing to continued sustainable growth, we are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to be part of our Chemical & Biological Treatment platform and support on DSEAR related projects across the UK. You will take on a fully supported role and be involved in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Duties

  • Developing industry leading electrical and instrumentation concept and detailed designs.
  • Close liaison across our multi-disciplined engineering teams.
  • Participating in safety studies (Hazop) etc.
  • Review of design solutions from suppliers both within and out with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group.
  • Working with our in-house construction and commissioning teams to ensure we deliver a high-quality solution to our clients.

Requirements

  • Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • CompEx 12 qualified.
  • Knowledge of British and European design standards.
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
  • Full UK Driving Licence

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Offer

  • Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
  • A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
  • Private Healthcare (Personal).
  • Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
  • Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Discounted National Gym Membership
  • Professional Fees Paid
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
  • Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

Job Details

Reference: 1192

Location: Darlington, England

Basis: Permanent

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