Electrical Engineer (Water)

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our design team in Leeds as part of a multi-disciplinary department providing detailed designs for water related projects in the UK. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

What does the role involve?

• Undertaking outline and detailed designs and specifications for electrical, instrumentation and control works.
• Providing day‑to‑day technical input as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensuring design output is completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements and added value to the client.

To be successful in this role you will have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and working towards achieving chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical, instrumentation and control design for the water industry.
• The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
• Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for water companies, contractors and industry.
• An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco. If you want to be part of a company that is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this may be the job for you.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work. We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed employer. We will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

For applicants who require reasonable adjustments or have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact our recruitment team for assistance.

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