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Senior Electrical Engineer Water Projects (Permanent) Yorkshire, U, yorkshire and the humber

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Client:

LJB & Co

Location:

yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Electrical Engineer Water Projects (Permanent) Yorkshire, UK
A respected and fast-growing design-and-build specialist, delivering award-winning infrastructure across the UK water sector, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its long-term framework team supporting Yorkshire Water.

This organisation combines deep design expertise with proven contracting delivery, operating on regulated frameworks with a project portfolio exceeding £500 million in annual turnover. Due to continued growth and project demand, they are now hiring a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems on major water and wastewater treatment schemes.
This is a full-time permanent role, based in Yorkshire, with hybrid working and regular travel to site.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and review electrical engineering designs for water treatment plants, including LV distribution, MCCs, cabling, instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA and industrial networks
• Produce and assess technical specifications for procurement and review supplier submissions
• Ensure compliance with client standards (including WIMES) and UK water industry regulations
• Oversee electrical engineering across the full project lifecyclefrom concept to commissioning
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers within the electrical discipline
• Liaise with clients and delivery teams to ensure design quality, constructability, and performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of in-house design standards and processes

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards) with a relevant institution (e.g., IET, ICE)
• Proven track record delivering electrical engineering design within the UK water sector
• Strong technical understanding of water/wastewater systems, plant interfaces, and control systems
• Methodical problem-solver with excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Yorkshire
• £65,000£75,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Full-time permanent role with hybrid working
• Yorkshire-based, with regular travel to project sites
• Industry-leading benefits including matched pension (up to 7%), private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, professional fees paid, flexible holidays, and more