Senior Electrical Design Engineer; Water

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water)

We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long‑term frameworks across the UK.

In addition to a range of long‑term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single‑award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England.

RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change.

Under this 10‑year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a resilient, eco‑friendly, and thriving Northwest.

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs.

In addition to the United Utilities framework, we also work with several major water companies across the UK, having a broad portfolio of long‑term framework agreements in place.

Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy!

Responsibilities include handling the technical delivery of projects, monitoring the budget, meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality standards, all while aiming to exceed client expectations.

By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve.

If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

• Ensuring projects meet required technical, legislative, quality, safety, and environmental standards and objectives.
• Identifying and developing innovative and optimised technical solutions based on client needs and drivers.
• Leading and coordinating work with multi‑disciplinary teams (., process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICA).
• Establishing and growing relationships with clients and capital alliance partners on project technical, commercial, and progress matters.
• Supporting and leading design and advisory services relating to new and existing water and wastewater process plants, pumping stations, and ancillary assets.
• Carrying out production and checking complex electrical detailed designs including calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings.
• Technical delivery of multi‑disciplinary projects, in a Design Lead capacity where assigned, using the latest digital design techniques.
• Mentoring and performance development responsibility for assigned staff.

• Extensive experience in delivering process plant systems within complex engineering projects in the water industry.
• Hands‑on experience in water and / or wastewater projects.
• Proficiency in digital design within design and construct projects.
• Leadership within technical or discipline teams, emphasizing collaborative approach.

• Preferably degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Chartered or working towards chartership for Senior
• Affiliation with a professional institution like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM, or in the process of…