Senior Electrical Engineer
CV-LibrarySunderland, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 5 November 2026
Apply NowWe're partnering with a leading design and build organisation that is at the forefront of delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK. Following the award of a major AMP8 framework, the business has secured over £3 billion worth of investment projects over the next five years, helping transform wastewater treatment, reduce storm overflows, and protect more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters across the North East.
This is an opportunity to join a growing team delivering projects that genuinely improve communities and the environment while offering long-term career security and progression.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through to commissioning.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll be responsible for developing innovative and practical electrical solutions that support the UK's critical infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading and reviewing electrical designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
* Working across a broad range of systems including: Motor Control Centres (MCCs), LV Power Distribution, Cabling & Instrumentation, Industrial Networks, PLCs & SCADA Systems
* Developing technical specifications and procurement documentation.
* Reviewing supplier tenders and technical submissions.
* Ensuring compliance with industry, client and WIMES standards.
* Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
* Supporting, mentoring and developing Graduate and Junior Engineers.
What We're Looking For
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience delivering projects within the water / wastewater sector or a transferrable sector ie oil & gas
* Strong technical design capability and knowledge of electrical systems within industrial environments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* Secure long-term project pipeline through AMP8
* Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest environmental infrastructure programmes
* End-to-end project involvement from concept design through commissioning
* Strong investment in professional development and career progression
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment
Benefits Include
* Employer pension contributions matched up to 7%
* Private Medical Insurance
* Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover
* Flexible annual leave scheme with buy/sell options
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Professional membership fees paid annually
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Additional lifestyle and retail discounts
This is an opportunity to join a growing team delivering projects that genuinely improve communities and the environment while offering long-term career security and progression.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through to commissioning.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll be responsible for developing innovative and practical electrical solutions that support the UK's critical infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading and reviewing electrical designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
* Working across a broad range of systems including: Motor Control Centres (MCCs), LV Power Distribution, Cabling & Instrumentation, Industrial Networks, PLCs & SCADA Systems
* Developing technical specifications and procurement documentation.
* Reviewing supplier tenders and technical submissions.
* Ensuring compliance with industry, client and WIMES standards.
* Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
* Supporting, mentoring and developing Graduate and Junior Engineers.
What We're Looking For
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience delivering projects within the water / wastewater sector or a transferrable sector ie oil & gas
* Strong technical design capability and knowledge of electrical systems within industrial environments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* Secure long-term project pipeline through AMP8
* Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest environmental infrastructure programmes
* End-to-end project involvement from concept design through commissioning
* Strong investment in professional development and career progression
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment
Benefits Include
* Employer pension contributions matched up to 7%
* Private Medical Insurance
* Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover
* Flexible annual leave scheme with buy/sell options
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Professional membership fees paid annually
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Additional lifestyle and retail discounts