Senior Associate Electrical and Control Engineer

Location

Cambridge, Brighton, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Reading & London; UK

Recruiter contact

Nicola Coyle

Division Overview

The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges. The team works on a wide range of design projects covering water treatment, distribution, wastewater networks, industrial process water, desalination, irrigation, hydropower, and flood defence.

Role Overview

Senior Electrical & Control Engineer – part of a multidisciplinary water utilities team. Responsibilities span the full project life‑cycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical power distribution design (LV and HV)
• Control system design
• Design and specification of communication networks and SCADA
• Specifying renewable and backup generation systems
• Developing plant layouts
• Cabling and installation design
• Instrumentation selection
• Writing system control strategies
• Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
• Providing mentoring to other electrical engineers and developing and checking designs
• Ensuring designs meet legislation and standards
• Integrating electrical & control design with other disciplines

Candidate Specification

Essential

• Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or related discipline
• Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or equivalent body
• Experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental priorities
• Experience working in the water and/or wastewater industry
• Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics and/or water and wastewater treatment processes

Desirable

• Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or related discipline
• Interest in digital innovation in design processes

Benefits

• Employee ownership model and bonus schemes
• Comprehensive pension match and life assurance options
• Income protection scheme and flexible benefits
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Holiday entitlement (33‑35 days base, up to 35 after 5 years)
• Enhanced family and carers leave (26 weeks paid maternity, 2 weeks paternity, up to 5 extra days for caring responsibilities)
• Professional development support and training
• Social and community networking opportunities

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration. We encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals.

Immigration

We do not offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes.