Electrical Engineer Project Leader

Mott MacDonald Bentley Construction (MMBC) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald. An employee-owned company with a team of design, construction, and commercial professionals we offer a unique and friction-free design and build service to water companies across the UK. 

MMBC has an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Reading delivering clean and wastewater projects for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

As an Electrical Engineer for Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be working in a creative and challenging environment, delivering a wide range of projects on our Thames Water Framework.

You will be part of multi-disciplinary project teams working on clean and wastewater solutions within the Thames Valley area. You will be responsible for the delivery of the designs for Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation aspects of the projects. Working closely with the whole team to ensure the success of the projects.

Your typical duties and responsibilities will include:

• Investigations into existing site electrical systems

• Development of designs for new works including as required upgrades to existing equipment

• Design of instrumentation schedules, control systems architecture drawings, single line diagrams and cable block diagrams as required to define the scope of works.

• Production of subcontract package specifications.

• Subcontract tender assessment and subcontract design assurance

• Development of Control Philosophies based around the process design requirements.

• Representing the company in client meetings, mentoring junior team members, and providing technical and professional guidance to assist their development.

• Providing design support to the site team during the construction stage and you will be integral in contributing towards successful project close-outs and post-project reviews.

Knowledge

• MCCs used for Water treatment plants.

• Electrical Installations

• Instrumentation Flow/Pressure/level measurement techniques,

• Profibus networks

• ICA PLC control systems

• Remote Telemetry

• DSEAR/ATEX requirements for installations in Hazardous areas.

• LV Power and Earthing Systems

What you can offer:

You will be preferably chartered with the IET or showing demonstrable progress towards chartership with a good technical knowledge of electrical and ICA (EICA) engineering, being able to advise other disciplines regarding aspects of their design as it impacts EICA engineering issues.

• Ideally Process Industry w experience with a preference for water treatment background.

• Experience of successfully delivering outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.

Location:

Your principal place of work will be Clearwater Court in Reading. The role will require occasional site visits to areas within the Thames Valley region (the Thames Valley area West of the M25). Costs incurred for travel away from your home office are recoverable. MMBC adopt an agile work policy which we aim to tailor to provide you with flexibility whilst ensuring we meet the needs of Thames Water. 

What we can offer: 

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include: 

• Pension matched by employer up to 7% 

• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave 

• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options 

• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave  

• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs 

• Gym Membership discounts UK wide  

• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available  

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. 
 

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