Mott MacDonald
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Mott MacDonald Bentley
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, delivering award-winning projects. With an annual turnover exceeding £600 million, the company is a leader in its industry, providing an ideal environment for career growth.
As part of the appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, our projects span Scotland, including major upgrades to treatment assets, new/enhanced networks, and resilience schemes benefiting communities across the country.
About Our Water Sector Experience
With 25+ years in the water sector, MMB has delivered complex water and wastewater projects supporting regulatory priorities:
- Enhancing resilience and service reliability through treatment works upgrades, network enhancements, and resilience schemes
- Supporting net zero and climate adaptation via low-carbon design, nature-based solutions, and compliance projects
- Enabling sustainable growth by delivering infrastructure for new developments while protecting existing communities
- Driving efficiency and affordability through integrated delivery, innovation, and collaborative planning
- Maintaining a strong focus on customers, communities, and safety throughout all work
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services for water and wastewater systems. You’ll shape electrical functions across project lifecycles—from concept design to commissioning—ensuring seamless integration of electrical systems.
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Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment, covering:
- Motor Control Centres
- LV distribution systems
- Cabling
- Instrumentation
- Industrial Networks
- PLCs and SCADA Includes both latest technology and legacy system upgrades
- Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement, while evaluating supplier tender bids and submissions
- Supervising and mentoring junior engineers and graduates to develop their skills
- Ensuring designs align with industry standards (e.g., Client/WIMES standards)
- Collaborating with clients to build relationships and support their goals
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Chartered or incorporated membership of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) OR equivalent relevant experience
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality outputs in line with design, quality, and safety standards
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
- Methodical problem-solving approach
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across operational regions
Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension match: Employer contribution between 4.5% and 7% of salary
- Annual bonus scheme reflecting the company’s financial success
- Full payment of professional institution membership fees
Health & Wellbeing
- 33+ days annual leave (plus flexible additional days)
- Access to:
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Health Screening
- Enhanced leave policies, including:
- 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave
- 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
- Shared parental leave
- Additional paid leave for significant carers
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Learning & Development
- Structured career progression aimed at professional chartership
- Mentorship programs
- Hands-on experience and tailored training
- Access to leading-edge industry knowledge and innovation
Flexibility & Inclusion
- Commitment to agile, flexible working
- Support for diverse career responsibilities
- Belonging to employee networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability, parents/carers focus)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organisation
Note: Mott MacDonald Bentley is currently unable to provide sponsorship under the UK’s Skilled Worker visa route due to government policy changes (as of April 2024). Alternate immigration routes are welcome.
About Mott MacDonald Bentley
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering and consultancy firm, driving social impact through innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our values of progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence guide our work, ensuring that people and communities are at the centre of all we do.
With a commitment to safe, inclusive workplaces and equal opportunities, we empower our teams to thrive. Our projects—from water infrastructure to flood protection—deliver measurable benefits to society.
Apply if you’re hungry for growth, collaboration, and making a difference. Visit our diversity portal to learn more.
Contact for accessibility adjustments: 📍 Call: 01756 691572 📩 Email: recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk 📄 Equal Opportunities Policy: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald
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