Senior Electrical Engineer
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Wastewater (Non-Infrastructure Projects)
Location: Reading - Hybrid
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
Shift Type: Monday – Friday
The Opportunity
We are currently supporting a leading UK utilities organisation in the appointment of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their wastewater non-infrastructure projects team.
This is a highly impactful role, offering the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and resilience of wastewater treatment assets, supporting environmental improvements and long-term infrastructure sustainability. You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle, from early design through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee electrical design development across multiple wastewater projects from feasibility through to delivery
Develop clear and robust technical specifications and contractual briefs
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope and cost definition
Review contractor designs, drawings, and pre-construction information
Provide technical assurance and support design changes during construction
Support commissioning and handover to ensure safe and effective asset delivery
Lead and contribute to design reviews with a focus on safety, sustainability, and operability
Act as key contact for CDM Designer / Principal Designer responsibilities
Promote a strong health & safety culture across all project activities
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and asset performance
About You
Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards (or equivalent professional qualification)
Proven experience working with LV, MV and HV systems within utilities or process industries
Experience in wastewater or water treatment projects (design, upgrade, or rehabilitation)
Strong understanding of technical design development and project delivery
Experience working in a regulated environment
Knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction health & safety practices
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal teams and contractors
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with tangible environmental impact
Involvement across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive salary and benefits package including:
26 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) + bank holidays
Performance-related bonus
Private healthcare, wellbeing support, and physiotherapy access
Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
Life assurance and financial wellbeing support
Apply
If you are an Electrical Engineer with experience in utilities or process environments and are looking for a role with real purpose and long-term impact, we would welcome your application
Location: Reading - Hybrid
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
Shift Type: Monday – Friday
The Opportunity
We are currently supporting a leading UK utilities organisation in the appointment of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their wastewater non-infrastructure projects team.
This is a highly impactful role, offering the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and resilience of wastewater treatment assets, supporting environmental improvements and long-term infrastructure sustainability. You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle, from early design through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee electrical design development across multiple wastewater projects from feasibility through to delivery
Develop clear and robust technical specifications and contractual briefs
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope and cost definition
Review contractor designs, drawings, and pre-construction information
Provide technical assurance and support design changes during construction
Support commissioning and handover to ensure safe and effective asset delivery
Lead and contribute to design reviews with a focus on safety, sustainability, and operability
Act as key contact for CDM Designer / Principal Designer responsibilities
Promote a strong health & safety culture across all project activities
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and asset performance
About You
Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards (or equivalent professional qualification)
Proven experience working with LV, MV and HV systems within utilities or process industries
Experience in wastewater or water treatment projects (design, upgrade, or rehabilitation)
Strong understanding of technical design development and project delivery
Experience working in a regulated environment
Knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction health & safety practices
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal teams and contractors
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with tangible environmental impact
Involvement across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive salary and benefits package including:
26 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) + bank holidays
Performance-related bonus
Private healthcare, wellbeing support, and physiotherapy access
Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
Life assurance and financial wellbeing support
Apply
If you are an Electrical Engineer with experience in utilities or process environments and are looking for a role with real purpose and long-term impact, we would welcome your application
Reference: 225232139
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Wastewater (Non-Infrastructure Projects)
Location: Reading - Hybrid
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
Shift Type: Monday – Friday
The Opportunity
We are currently supporting a leading UK utilities organisation in the appointment of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their wastewater non-infrastructure projects team.
This is a highly impactful role, offering the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and resilience of wastewater treatment assets, supporting environmental improvements and long-term infrastructure sustainability. You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle, from early design through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee electrical design development across multiple wastewater projects from feasibility through to delivery
Develop clear and robust technical specifications and contractual briefs
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope and cost definition
Review contractor designs, drawings, and pre-construction information
Provide technical assurance and support design changes during construction
Support commissioning and handover to ensure safe and effective asset delivery
Lead and contribute to design reviews with a focus on safety, sustainability, and operability
Act as key contact for CDM Designer / Principal Designer responsibilities
Promote a strong health & safety culture across all project activities
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and asset performance
About You
Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards (or equivalent professional qualification)
Proven experience working with LV, MV and HV systems within utilities or process industries
Experience in wastewater or water treatment projects (design, upgrade, or rehabilitation)
Strong understanding of technical design development and project delivery
Experience working in a regulated environment
Knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction health & safety practices
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal teams and contractors
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with tangible environmental impact
Involvement across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive salary and benefits package including:
26 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) + bank holidays
Performance-related bonus
Private healthcare, wellbeing support, and physiotherapy access
Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
Life assurance and financial wellbeing support
Apply
If you are an Electrical Engineer with experience in utilities or process environments and are looking for a role with real purpose and long-term impact, we would welcome your application
Location: Reading - Hybrid
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
Shift Type: Monday – Friday
The Opportunity
We are currently supporting a leading UK utilities organisation in the appointment of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their wastewater non-infrastructure projects team.
This is a highly impactful role, offering the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and resilience of wastewater treatment assets, supporting environmental improvements and long-term infrastructure sustainability. You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle, from early design through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee electrical design development across multiple wastewater projects from feasibility through to delivery
Develop clear and robust technical specifications and contractual briefs
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope and cost definition
Review contractor designs, drawings, and pre-construction information
Provide technical assurance and support design changes during construction
Support commissioning and handover to ensure safe and effective asset delivery
Lead and contribute to design reviews with a focus on safety, sustainability, and operability
Act as key contact for CDM Designer / Principal Designer responsibilities
Promote a strong health & safety culture across all project activities
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and asset performance
About You
Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards (or equivalent professional qualification)
Proven experience working with LV, MV and HV systems within utilities or process industries
Experience in wastewater or water treatment projects (design, upgrade, or rehabilitation)
Strong understanding of technical design development and project delivery
Experience working in a regulated environment
Knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction health & safety practices
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal teams and contractors
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with tangible environmental impact
Involvement across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive salary and benefits package including:
26 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) + bank holidays
Performance-related bonus
Private healthcare, wellbeing support, and physiotherapy access
Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
Life assurance and financial wellbeing support
Apply
If you are an Electrical Engineer with experience in utilities or process environments and are looking for a role with real purpose and long-term impact, we would welcome your application
Reference: 225232139
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