Our client, a leading contractor of water and wastewater treatment solutions – is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Hampshire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation installations by internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review and prepare electrical design drawings, calculations, and documentation for Motor Control Centers, cable networks, and containment systems.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Control Philosophies, and tender enquiry packages.
• Assess DNO supply characteristics, earthing design, and lightning protection requirements.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor designs to ensure compliance with technical and client standards.
• Ensure all works meet relevant Health & Safety, statutory, and technical standards.
• Attend and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and commissioning activities.
• Conduct inspections and manage electrical certification processes.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, suppliers, and contractors.
• Promote continuous improvement and support office operations as required.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ post-graduate experience in a similar role within the utilities or M&E engineering sector.
• Proven experience in industrial or commercial electrical and ICA design, installation, testing, and commissioning ,ideally within the water industry.
• Strong background in Motor Control Centre (MCC) and electrical panel design, including calculations and preparation of design documentation.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, including signal conditioning, conversion, digital I/O, relay logic, and instrumentation.
• NIC-EIC Competent Person experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.
• Familiarity with UK water industry standards and practices is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally, including occasional overnight stays and visits to company headquarters in Ireland.
• Full UK driving licence (any endorsements must be declared).