Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Our in‑house Design team is looking for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join our office in Basingstoke. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low‑carbon solutions.

• Meet with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Take the EICA lead on development of bids and proposals for new projects or strategic frameworks.
• Plan and implement projects in association with Delivery Management teams.
• Line‑manage and develop assigned EICA staff within your team.
• Lead the development of EICA design deliverables by your team and for the EICA activities within the business stream.
• Provide technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
• Help RSE maintain our position as the contractor of choice for key clients.
• Mentor, identify and develop the next generation of EICA engineering talent.
• Continuously drive and shape RSE’s journey towards Net Zero.

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration with IET, InstMC or similar (IEng, CEng).
• Full UK driving licence.
• A passion to succeed and develop your career.
• A well‑developed knowledge of British and European design standards.
• Proven management capability covering all aspects of project development, design, construction and commissioning.
• Pre‑construction design and cost evaluation knowledge and experience.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company that develops market‑leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We provide off‑site modular build solutions using a low‑carbon approach, and our focus on innovation, efficiency and excellence positions us as a leading player in the water sector.

• Industry‑leading salary based on experience.
• Company car allowance.
• Flexible career development path with no restrictions on progression.
• Private healthcare (personal).
• Holiday allowance: 31 days per year, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounted national gym membership.
• Professional fees paid.
• Employee discount platform.
• EV/Hybrid car lease scheme.
• Access to a network of health professionals, including mental health champions and an occupational health nurse.

Interested in a career that harnesses your skills and offers you the support to build your own future within the water industry? Apply now.