Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Location:

Remote with bi-weekly travel to Peterborough (2 days every 2 weeks)

Contract:

12-month rolling contract (long-term programme - AMP8, 5+ years potential)
Rate:
Up to £530 per day (DOE)
Expenses:
Door-to-door mileage, reimbursable lodge + £25 per night allowance

The Role

We are recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to support a major AMP8 capital delivery programme within the water and wastewater sector. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability, flexibility and exposure to a £multi-billion investment programme.
You will provide high-quality electrical engineering design and technical support across water and wastewater treatment projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, supply chain partners and design managers to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Technical Delivery

Produce electrical design solutions for water and wastewater treatment assets
Prepare technical schedules, data sheets and specifications
Carry out engineering calculations (including pump, power and mass balance calculations)
Design electrical installation systems, including hazardous areas
Design incoming power supplies, control, monitoring, telemetry and instrumentation systems
Review and technically assess supply chain designs and bids Project & Quality Assurance

Ensure all electrical deliverables meet required standards, specifications and MAS requirements
Maintain quality, consistency and accuracy across all technical documentation
Work with Senior Engineers and Discipline Heads to ensure designs are checked and approved
Identify and escalate risks impacting programme, cost or quality

Health, Safety & CDM

Produce safe, compliant designs in line with CDM Regulations and industry standards
Support the drive for health & safety excellence and a zero-accident culture
Ensure adherence to safe systems of work, audits and reporting procedures Collaboration

Work closely with other engineering disciplines to manage interfaces and resolve clashes
Support Project Design Managers with technical guidance and innovation opportunities
Share best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the programme

About You

Essential

Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
Proven experience delivering electrical design within a project engineering environment
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems in water or wastewater treatment
Experience producing calculations, specifications and technical documentation
Good understanding of health & safety, CDM and safe design principles
Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Confident IT skills and ability to manage technical information effectively
Desirable

Experience working on large UK water frameworks or AMP programmes
Knowledge of multidisciplinary design interfaces
Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or integrated alliances

Why Apply?

Long-term contract security aligned to AMP8 (5+ year programme)
Highly flexible working model with limited site travel
Competitive day rate up to £530 DOE
All travel and accommodation expenses covered
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with real environmental impact
Apply now

if you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a long-term, flexible contract role within the UK water sector, offering stability, strong rates and meaningful project work