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We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Thames Water framework team based in East Hyde, Bedfordshire.
Location: East Hyde, Bedfordshire - remote working may available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Kier has been engaged to deliver a major project for Thames Water involving sewage process systems for tertiary treatment, biomethane and digesters, and sludge works. We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to ensure the project electrical systems are designed and built to the highest standards. You'll be the lead electrical specialist on the project, establishing inspection and test plans, attending tests, engaging with the commissioning team, and providing all documentation required for handover. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of electrical systems from inception through to completion on a significant infrastructure project.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be working within the project team, supporting them in delivering multiple concurrent projects within budget and timescales. Your day-to-day will include:
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- Leading electrical engineering from inception to completion, liaising with client engineering and operational staff
- Ascertaining preliminary and detailed design requirements and developing practical solutions
- Coordinating with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and in-house teams to ensure seamless delivery
- Taking overall responsibility for profit and loss on contracts, including completion of all project-specific reports
- Compiling final contract documentation for client closeout, including as-built drawings, test sheets, and operation and maintenance manuals
What are we looking for?
This role of Senior Electrical Engineer is great for you if:
- You have a strong understanding of the water and wastewater industry
- You can effectively deliver multiple projects within budget and timescales without compromising on health, safety, and the environment
- You have the ability to lead and manage teams on site with confidence
- You're willing to work within the call team (on call 1 in 7)
- You enjoy working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to reach innovative solutions
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We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards And Benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information on benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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