Principal Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. 

With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. 

As part of our appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, we will deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets, new and enhanced networks, and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country. 

25+ years in the water sector 

Over successive regulatory periods, MMB has delivered a wide range of complex water and wastewater projects that directly support SR27 priorities, including: 

• Enhancing resilience and service reliability through treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes 
• Supporting net zero and climate adaptation via low carbon design, nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects

• Enabling sustainable growth by delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities 

• Driving efficiency and affordability through integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning 

• Maintaining a strong focus on customers, communities and safety across everything we do 

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, this will offer you an exciting opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the electrical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all electrical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The role of a Principal Electrical Engineer includes:

• Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of electrical engineering on projects.
• Providing design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
• Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims
• Managing the interfaces and integration of the process design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation
• Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems
• Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects

What you’ll need:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
• Water/wastewater experience required

What’s in it for you:  

Financial wellbeing 

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. 
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes. 
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs 

Health and wellbeing 

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme. 
• Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options 
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. 
• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. 
• Enhanced family and carers leave 
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave. 
• Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities 

Learning and development 

MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities 

**Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.**