Glanua
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – (Wastewater Treatment Projects)
About Glanua
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions for designing, building, operating, and maintaining critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK.
We serve clients in the municipal and industrial sectors, including:
- Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water)
- Thames Water
- Yorkshire Water
- Affinity Water
- Northumbrian Water
- United Utilities
Our mission is to address environmental challenges, deliver a decarbonised future, and foster a diverse workforce where creativity and sustainability thrive. We uphold core values of Safety & Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity, and Inclusion.
With a team of 580+ employees across Ireland and the UK, we are rapidly expanding and seeking talented professionals to support our growth.
The Role
Reporting to the Design Manager, the Senior Electrical Design Engineer will:
- Lead in a one-team culture while developing their own skills and expertise
- Co-ordinate the design team to deliver project outputs across a portfolio of water and wastewater treatment projects
This position requires a proven leader with:
- Commitment to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) and compliance with CDM (Construction Design & Management) Regulations
- In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, pumping systems, and interconnectivity
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering disciplines and clients
- Ability to produce clear and concise electrical design deliverables across all project stages
- Project management capabilities and experience leading teams
- Willingness to contribute to technical knowledge networks and stay updated on emerging solutions
- Flexibility to travel within the UK (including NI) and Ireland (where our HQ is based)
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Main Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Reporting directly to the Design Manager as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for delivering water, wastewater, and process treatment plant projects
- Supporting electrical design from site surveys, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design, to tender pricing
- Developing procurement specifications, cable calculations, and detailed design drawings
- Project-managing third-party designs and assisting installation and commissioning teams
- Liaising with clients and subcontractors
- Ensuring adherence to Design, HSE, environmental, and sustainability standards
- Monitoring and updating design delivery performance and Master Information Documents (MIDP)
- Coordinating with Mechanical and Civil/Structural Designers
Additional key tasks include:
- Developing business cases and recruitment strategies for company expansion
- Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers
- Supporting site teams with robust leadership
- Contributing to professional development and career growth
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Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Essential Requirements
- Chartered or Incorporated Member of the IET with extensive experience in water/wastewater or infrastructure design
- Knowledge of CDM 2015 (Designer and Principal Designer duties)
- Experience in design quality control, programming, and budget management
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams with clear communication skills
- Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Experience with Thames/Yorkshire Water’s electrical design standards
- Commercial experience in infrastructure projects
- Experience working with SAP 2000, AutoCAD, or other design software
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Benefits
- Join an ambitious and growing organisation
- Monday to Friday work schedule (earlier finishes on Fridays)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Company laptop and mobile
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential counselling support
- Long-term career development opportunities in a sustainable, forward-thinking industry
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