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Electrical Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Electrical Project Engineer

Location: South East England (covering Southern Water, South East Water and parts of the Thames Water region)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance/Vehicle + Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK water sector.

Operating across Southern Water, South East Water and parts of the Thames Water region, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of electrical and MEICA projects from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover.

This position offers the chance to work on a variety of projects involving treatment works, pumping stations, power distribution, control systems and process infrastructure, supporting major AMP8 investment programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the electrical elements of water and wastewater projects.
Coordinate design, procurement, installation and commissioning activities.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.
Review and approve technical documentation and specifications.
Support site teams during installation and commissioning phases.
Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and quality requirements.

Requirements

HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Previous experience delivering electrical or MEICA projects within the water, utilities, industrial or infrastructure sectors.
Knowledge of LV electrical systems, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation and automation.
Strong understanding of project delivery and engineering processes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

Experience working on water or wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge of NEC contracts.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
IOSH, SMSTS or equivalent health and safety qualifications.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.
Company vehicle or car allowance.
Pension scheme.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Clear career progression opportunities.
Long-term secured work across major AMP8 frameworks.
Opportunity to work on projects that support critical UK water infrastructure.If you are an Electrical Project Engineer looking to develop your career with a business delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the South East, we would like to hear from you

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