Electrical and Control Engineer - Northern England

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, UK

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Automation (EICA) Engineer to join our Water Utilities Division in the Manchester and Edinburgh offices. You will work on a wide range of design projects across water treatment, water distribution, wastewater, industrial process water, desalination, irrigation, hydropower, and flood defence, supporting the full project lifecycle from feasibility through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Electrical power distribution design
• Control system design
• Specifying local renewable and back-up generation systems
• Developing plant layouts
• Cabling and installation design
• Instrumentation selection
• Lightning protection assessments
• Writing system control strategies
• Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
• Collaborate with clients and contractors to build strong relationships and secure further work

Candidate specification

• Essential
• Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
• Two years or more of experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
• Desirable
• Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline (or working towards)
• Chartered status with the IET or equivalent body
• Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry
• Good understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This may change with UK government policy; we welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion; Accessibility

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Agile working

We are open to flexible working arrangements to support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance for UK colleagues; health cash plan; access to Peppy for menopause support; wellbeing program; flexible benefits with salary flex options.
• Financial wellbeing: Pension contributions matched 4.5%–7%; life assurance up to 4x salary (option to 6x); income protection; flexible benefits; potential annual bonus share in a privately owned business.
• Lifestyle: 33–35 days holiday plus buy/sell leave; enhanced holiday entitlement with long service; discounts and saving schemes.
• Family and carers leave: Enhanced family leave policies including paid maternity/adoption leave and shared parental leave; additional carers leave.
• Learning and development: Annual professional subscription; mentoring, training and development opportunities.

Additional information

Contract type: Permanent • Work pattern: Full time • Market: Water • Discipline: Electrical • Job Ref: 8528 • Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes

To apply or for more information about our application process, please follow the official posting.