Electrical Design Engineer - Yorkshire Water

Role: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Leeds
Pay: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

Are you looking for your next position in the water sector?
Do you want to develop your career with one of the most reputable contractors in the Industry?

the client i'm working with are a leading contractor covering the full range of MEICA services from design to installation and maintenance within the water industry are currently looking for Electrical Design Engineer with water industry experience to join their team in the Leeds office, for their yorkshire water projects.

Please note experience within the UK water industry (client, contractor or consultancy side) is essential to be considered for this position.

Candidates can expect to work on a variety of upgrade schemes, averaging the £1m mark and up to £5m. Schemes include chemical dosing, Sludge tanks, green recovery and much more. This role will include commercial liaison e.g. pricing.

Candidates must have recent experience in the water sector and understanding of the electrical side of non-infra projects ideally in either clean and waste water.

Responsibilities:
·Ascertaining Clients requirements either through reference to their specification documents or more likely through visiting sites with their nominated personnel. A key requirement is the ability to determine the actual operational requirement and propose appropriate solutions.
·Working alongside the Design Manager/senior designer (team lead) and where applicable the Project Manager to ensure scheme designs are value engineered and adhere to client specifications whilst retaining appropriate levels of operational security and full compliance with all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
·To promote innovation and challenge parties involved to ensure cost effectiveness in all design activities.
·To provide outline and detailed engineering from inception to completion of schemes utilising our design partners, individual knowledge, site installation and construction personnel.
·To closely coordinate design production between the companies in house design teams, external design companies, our suppliers and subcontractors and where applicable our clients designers.
·To ensure all design work is completed to agreed programmes, financial budgets and KPI's.
·Liaison with client's engineering staff or where applicable their design consultants to ensure designs are approved In accordance with the timescales stipulated within the contract.
·Attend internal and external design reviews and where applicable progress meetings

Skills and experience:
·A industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent
·Water experience with a contractor or consultancy ideal.
·Experience and understanding of water and sewage treatment processes
·Commercial and contractual awareness
·Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
·Self motivation
·Be able to organise yourself and others workload
·Be proactive in your approach
·An excellent communicator
·A high level of diplomacy and customer focused