Senior Electrical Engineer

Join Our Team as a Senior Electrical Engineer!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Thames Water framework team based in East Hyde, Bedfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major project that will make a real difference in the water and wastewater industry!

Location & Hours

Location: East Hyde, Bedfordshire - Remote working may be available, with occasional travel to the office required.

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours is available, just let us know when you speak to us.

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be the lead electrical specialist on a significant infrastructure project involving sewage process systems, biomethane, digesters, and sludge works. You’ll ensure that project electrical systems are designed and built to the highest standards. This is your chance to take ownership of electrical systems from inception through to completion!

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead electrical engineering from inception to completion, collaborating with client engineering and operational staff.
• Determine preliminary and detailed design requirements, developing practical solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and in-house teams for seamless project delivery.
• Take overall responsibility for profit and loss on contracts, including completion of all project-specific reports.
• Compile final contract documentation for client closeout, including as-built drawings, test sheets, and operation and maintenance manuals.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have a strong understanding of the water and wastewater industry.
• You can effectively deliver multiple projects within budget and timelines without compromising on health, safety, and the environment.
• You possess the ability to lead and manage teams on-site with confidence.
• You’re willing to participate in the on-call team (1 in 7).
• You enjoy collaborating with clients and stakeholders to reach innovative solutions.

At Kier, we value potential, and transferrable skills are always welcome! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our brilliant team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the options available to you!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to ensuring that everyone feels valued and included. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll #joinkier!