Overview
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. The Water Utilities Division is the centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges, providing services throughout the full project lifecycle from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design.
The Division is entering a period of significant growth aligned with AMP8 (2025–2030) investment needs. We are seeking Senior Electrical & Control Engineers to join our multidisciplinary water utilities team.
Locations
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Inverness
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Newcastle
Role and Responsibilities
- Undertake a wide range of Electrical & control tasks, including electrical power distribution design (LV and HV), control system design, and design and specification of communications networks and SCADA
- Specify renewable and back-up generation systems
- Develop plant layouts, cabling and installation design, instrumentation selection
- Write system control strategies and conduct factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
- Provide mentoring to other electrical engineers; develop and check designs and provide technical direction to projects
- Ensure designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
- Ensure integration of electrical & control design with other disciplines
- Work in close partnership with clients and contractors to build strong relationships
Project Scope
We work on projects across water treatment, water distribution and storage, wastewater networks & treatments, industrial process water, desalination, irrigation, hydropower, and flood defence. We cover all project lifecycle stages from feasibility studies to handover, with opportunities to be involved in diverse and technically challenging work.
Candidate Specification
Essential:
- Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution
- Experience in electrical & control engineering design/consultancy
- Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
- Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
- A drive to stay abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions
- Understanding of health, safety, and environmental issues
- Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
- Understanding of pipeline hydraulics and/or water and wastewater treatment processes
- Interest in digital innovation in design processes
- Ability to manage design delivery and projects
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision follows changes to the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Agile Working
We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss how we can support you.
Benefits
Financial wellbeing:
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
- Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x
- Income protection with absence and return-to-work support
- Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
- Annual bonus schemes and shared financial success
Employee Ownership:
- Employee ownership model with a culture of shared success
- Opportunity to connect with senior leadership and share in the company’s success
- Paths towards ownership for senior roles from day one
Health and Wellbeing:
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
- Health cash plan for everyday costs and treatments
- Access to Peppy for menopause support
- Wellbeing program with family coverage
- Salary sacrifice options for additional health benefits
Lifestyle and Leave:
- Minimum 33–35 days holiday per year (dependent on level); option to buy or sell leave
- Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years
- Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave:
- Enhanced leave policies including 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave and 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
- Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
- Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities
Learning and Development:
- Primary annual professional institution subscription
- Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, training, and self-development
Networks and Social Outcomes:
- Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities
- Contribute to social outcomes in communities
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