Senior Electrical Engineer

Company: Mott MacDonald
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will shape electrical design across the lifecycle of water and wastewater projects to improve environmental outcomes. You’ll work within a cross-functional team in the UK water market, contributing from concept to commissioning and ensuring compliance with standards. You’ll engage clients, coordinate with suppliers, and mentor graduates, driving safe and high-quality delivery. This role offers the chance to influence major infrastructure under AMP8 and collaborate across the Mott MacDonald Bentley joint venture.

Pay / Benefits

  • MMB pension matching 4.5%-7%
  • annual bonus schemes
  • private medical insurance
  • life assurance/critical illness
  • 33 days holiday with buy/sell/carry options
  • flexible working

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review electrical designs for water treatment equipment on client sites
  • Work with Motor Control Centres, LV distribution, cabling, instrumentation, Industrial Networks, PLCs and SCADA systems
  • Produce and review technical specifications and procurement documentation; evaluate supplier bids and submissions
  • Supervise and mentor Graduates and Engineers to develop skills
  • Apply and contribute to design standards (Client and WIMES) across projects
  • Engage with clients to build relationships and support achieving their aims

Key requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
  • Experience delivering high-quality outputs meeting design, quality and safety standards
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Strong communication
  • Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
  • LV distribution systems
  • Cabling

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Posted: September 30th, 2026