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Electrical Project Engineer
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Severn Trent Water Framework.
Salary: £44,000 - £56,000 Depending on experience
Location: Derby (we offer hybrid working with a split between office/site and home)
Benefits: Company car or car allowance, additional annual leave entitlement, pension contributions, and family-friendly benefits.
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will support the design, construction, and commissioning phases of projects, working closely with Project and Site Managers to ensure delivery is achieved in line with programme deadlines and budget requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Project Manager in managing engineering activities and monitoring progress against the project plan.
- Ensure correct material specifications, timely procurement, and maintain material schedules.
- Provide on-site support to resolve engineering issues and support quality and safety.
- Assist with procurement, H&S documentation, and commissioning procedures.
- Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, company standards, and HSQE requirements.
- Prepare project documentation including procurement schedules, RAMS, SWPs, with input into programmes and Forecasting.
- Coordinate with clients and subcontractors on H&S audits and inspections.
- Support site activities to maintain programme and QA/ITP compliance.
- Apply basic NEC contract knowledge (time, cost, EWNs) and contribute to quality planning.
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Skills and Experience:
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience working with industrial electrical systems across maintenance, projects, or operational environments.
- Strong understanding of MEICA projects, gained through a design, delivery, or commissioning background.
- Process knowledge within water and/or wastewater treatment, including process control principles.
- Working knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, quality monitoring equipment, and manual and actuated valves.
- Understanding of hydraulic, pumping, and pressurised systems.
- Strong commitment to electrical safety, compliance, and industry best practice.
- LV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status is desirable.
- Alternatively, the capability and ambition to progress through the Severn Trent LV SAP Authorisation Programme.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, with experience developing project programmes and cost plans.
What’s it in for you:
- We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company car or allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options.
- Financial wellbeing programme.
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
- Volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
- Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.
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About us:
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on, and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible, and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience, and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.
We are an equal opportunities employer:
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity, and creates an engaging workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.
What next:
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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