Senior Electrical Engineer - Water

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Sector: Water / Infrastructure An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading design and build organisation delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector. With a strong pipeline of work secured through long-term framework agreements, this role offers excellent career progression within a high-performing and well-established engineering environment. You will be joining a business at the forefront of the UK water industry, contributing to multi-billion-pound investment programmes focused on improving wastewater treatment, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing water infrastructure across the North West. The Role: As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role across the full project lifecycle—from concept design through to commissioning. You’ll be involved in delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that directly impact communities and the environment. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and review electrical designs for water and wastewater treatment systems * Work with systems including MCCs, LV distribution, cabling, instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks * Produce and review technical specifications and support procurement activities * Evaluate supplier tenders and technical submissions * Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates * Ensure compliance with design standards and industry regulations * Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and project teams Requirements: * Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline * Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards), or equivalent experience * Proven experience delivering high-quality engineering solutions within regulated environments * Strong understanding of design, safety, and quality standards What’s on Offer: * Opportunity to work on high-value, long-term infrastructure projects * Career development within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation * Competitive salary and benefits package If you’re looking to make a real impact within the water sector and take the next step in your engineering career, this could be the role for you