Senior Engineer Electrical

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Its not every job that can make a difference to the people of Scotland. At Scottish Water our work keeps Scotlands water flowing cleanly and sustainably from reservoir to tap and sewer to sea.

Were looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Technical Support and Assurance Team. If youre passionate about engineering sustainability and making a difference this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What youll be doing

Youll be part of a friendly multi-disciplinary teamthat provides technical support and assurance for capital investment projects evaluating technical risk ensuring compliance with current standards and specifications and sharing knowledge and best practice across the organisation.

Youll work closely with project teams consultants contractors and the wider water industry to help to shape solutions that benefit communities across Scotland.

Youll champion safety and standardisation in design by reviewing proposals that balance cost carbon impact safety and risk. Youll also contribute to our design library and help shape future engineering standards.

Youll support the development of new processes and technologies while coaching and mentoring others as well as being able to develop professionally with plenty of CPD opportunities.

What youll bring

Were looking for someone with a degree in Electrical Engineering either Chartered or working towards it. Youll need a qualification in BS 7671 - 18th Edition and experience in water and wastewater design and construction.

It would be great if youre familiar with WIMES design management or have experience in ICA instrumentation Control and Automation. Experience with assessing load schedules block cable diagrams and single line diagrams is also highly valued.

You should have a methodical approach to problem-solving and risk management along with great communication skills and a collaborative mindset. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel across Scotland is preferred.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.

For your future theres our pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire kind) and life assurance.

As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.

The not-so-small print

This role will be a Grade 7. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 44030. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 55000.

If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be - well be accepting applications until 6th October 2025.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Dont worry - well ask your permission before starting these checks.

A few final things worth knowing

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!

Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

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Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.Its not every job that can make a difference to the people of Scotland. At Scottish Water our work keeps Scotlands water flowing cleanly and sustainably from reservoir to tap and sewer to sea.Were looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Technica...