Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer - Water / WastewaterLocation: Remote with bi-weekly travel to Peterborough (2 days every 2 weeks) Contract: 12-month rolling contract (long-term programme - AMP8, 5+ years potential) Rate: Up to £530 per day (DOE) Expenses: Door-to-door mileage, reimbursable lodge + £25 per night allowanceThe RoleWe are recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to support a major AMP8 capital delivery programme within the water and wastewater sector. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability, flexibility and exposure to a £multi-billion investment programme. You will provide high-quality electrical engineering design and technical support across water and wastewater treatment projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, supply chain partners and design managers to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Design & Technical DeliveryProduce electrical design solutions for water and wastewater treatment assetsPrepare technical schedules, data sheets and specificationsCarry out engineering calculations (including pump, power and mass balance calculations)Design electrical installation systems, including hazardous areasDesign incoming power supplies, control, monitoring, telemetry and instrumentation systemsReview and technically assess supply chain designs and bidsProject & Quality AssuranceEnsure all electrical deliverables meet required standards, specifications and MAS requirementsMaintain quality, consistency and accuracy across all technical documentationWork with Senior Engineers and Discipline Heads to ensure designs are checked and approvedIdentify and escalate risks impacting programme, cost or qualityHealth, Safety & CDMProduce safe, compliant designs in line with CDM Regulations and industry standardsSupport the drive for health & safety excellence and a zero-accident cultureEnsure adherence to safe systems of work, audits and reporting proceduresCollaborationWork closely with other engineering disciplines to manage interfaces and resolve clashesSupport Project Design Managers with technical guidance and innovation opportunitiesShare best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the programmeAbout YouEssentialDegree or equivalent qualification in Electrical EngineeringProven experience delivering electrical design within a project engineering environmentStrong technical knowledge of electrical systems in water or wastewater treatmentExperience producing calculations, specifications and technical documentationGood understanding of health & safety, CDM and safe design principlesStrong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skillsConfident IT skills and ability to manage technical information effectivelyDesirableExperience working on large UK water frameworks or AMP programmesKnowledge of multidisciplinary design interfacesExperience working with Tier 1 contractors or integrated alliancesWhy Apply?Long-term contract security aligned to AMP8 (5+ year programme)Highly flexible working model with limited site travelCompetitive day rate up to £530 DOEAll travel and accommodation expenses coveredOpportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with real environmental impactApply now if you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a long-term, flexible contract role within the UK water sector, offering stability, strong rates and meaningful project work.