Senior Electrical Engineer

Thames Water Reading, England 4 days ago

Type Contract
Pay £55,000 – £65,000/year
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Senior Electrical Engineer focuses on identifying and assessing project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope definition and contractor pricing.

What the role involves

  • Identifying and assessing project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope definition and contractor pricing.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
  • Understanding of project delivery principles within process industries.

Skills and requirements

  • Proven experience working with LV, MV and HV systems in utilities (water, power, energy).
  • An Electrical Engineering HNC/HND, degree or Master’s degree.
  • Experience in wastewater treatment projects, including design or rehabilitation, ideally in both urban and environmentally sensitive areas.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment.

Confirmed role details

  • Overseeing electrical design development for multiple wastewater treatment projects, from concept and feasibility through to contract award.
  • Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
  • Annual Leave -26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays).
  • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Design proposals from contractors.
  • Providing assurance on detailed design and supporting design changes during construction.
  • Supporting commissioning and handover activities, ensuring assets are delivered safely and effectively.

Known job details

  • Pay: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum
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