Senior Electrical Engineer (Water) in PE1

Job DescriptionSenior Electrical Engineer - Water Infrastructure Location: Peterborough / East Anglia Salary: Competitive + Company Car Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid working with site visits as required Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer within the water sector looking to take on greater technical responsibility while continuing to develop your career? I am currently recruiting on behalf of a major infrastructure organisation delivering a significant programme of water and wastewater projects across the East of England. This organisation is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can provide technical direction across electrical design, support projects throughout design and construction, and help develop engineers within the wider team. The role would suit someone who enjoys remaining technically involved while taking greater responsibility for design quality, engineering standards and supporting less experienced members of the electrical team.

What They’re Looking For

This organisation is particularly interested in speaking with Electrical Engineers who already have experience delivering projects within the water or wastewater industry and are ready to take the next step in their career. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience delivering electrical engineering and design within the water sector.
• Experience working on water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations or associated water infrastructure.
• Experience working on water‑sector capital delivery projects.
• A strong understanding of relevant electrical regulations, engineering standards and codes of practice.
• Experience reviewing electrical specifications, drawings, schedules and technical documentation.
• The confidence to review and challenge engineering designs where required.
• Experience supporting, coaching or mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Chartered Engineer status, or be working towards professional chartership.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary Design & Build environment would also be beneficial.

Projects

You could become involved across a varied programme of water and wastewater infrastructure, including:

• Water treatment facilities
• Water recycling and wastewater treatment centres
• Pumping stations
• Clean water infrastructure
• Wastewater infrastructure
• Electrical distribution and control systems
• Major treatment works upgrades
• New-build and refurbishment schemes
• Capital maintenance programmes
• Sustainable and low‑carbon infrastructure projects

What's On Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, the position offers:

• Company car
• Permanent employment on a significant long‑term water infrastructure programme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Up to 40% remote working where project requirements allow
• 25 days' annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Family‑friendly policies
• Professional development and chartership support
• Opportunities to progress into Principal Engineer and wider engineering leadership positions

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