Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Location:

London (Hybrid)
Salary:
Up to £55,000 per annum + benefits

Take the lead in designing and delivering cutting-edge electrical and control systems for key water and wastewater projects across the Thames and Southern Water regions. As an Electrical (Project) Engineer, you'll play a central role in driving innovation and reliability across process systems, instrumentation, and system integration
 
Why this opportunity stands out.
 
Join a well-established contractor with a strong track record in delivering end-to-end M&E solutions across the UK water sector. You'll be part of a technically skilled, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and quality. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, autonomy, and genuine opportunities to progress into project leadership and client-facing responsibilities as the business continues to expand.
 
Who you'll be joining.
 
You'll become part of a trusted engineering contractor delivering design, build, and maintenance solutions for major water frameworks. With decades of success partnering with Thames Water and Southern Water, the company has built a reputation for technical excellence and long-term client relationships. You'll be supported by experienced engineers and project managers while being empowered to take ownership of your own design work and client discussions.

What you'll be doing.

· Leading and contributing to the design and development of electrical and control systems, including instrumentation and process automation.

· Taking projects from tender through to handover, including detailed design, build, commissioning, and maintenance phases.

· Producing technical documentation, design reports, and work packages for installers, panel manufacturers, and system integrators.

· Managing and reviewing subcontractor design packages to ensure quality, budget, and programme compliance.

· Engaging directly with clients to understand requirements, present solutions, and communicate complex technical information clearly.

· Supporting project delivery through site visits, design reviews, and technical guidance.

· Ensuring all designs comply with industry standards, client specifications, and health and safety requirements.
What you'll bring.

· Proven experience in electrical design within the water or wastewater sector (or similar process engineering environment).

· Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and system integration.

· Ability to manage your own workload and deliver designs independently or as part of a wider team.

· Excellent communication skills with the confidence to lead client discussions and present design concepts clearly.

· Experience managing subcontractor design packages and reviewing technical deliverables.

· Ambition to progress into a lead or project management role over time.

· Relevant electrical or control systems engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree).
Pay and perks.

· Salary up to £55,000 per annum.

· Hybrid working (office based in London).

· Contributory pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package.

· Exposure to high-profile projects for Thames and Southern Water.

· Long-term career progression with a respected and growing engineering contractor.
Ready to apply?
Please contact Chas on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to discuss in confidence.

Please note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage