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Electrical Design Engineer

£24.9 - £29 per hourEstimated
Full-time
The Vacancy

Locations: Redhill ¦ Birmingham ¦ Glasgow ¦ Chester ¦ Leeds

Shape the Future of Water Engineering with Binnies UK - Part of the RSK Group

At Binnies UK , we're not simply delivering water-sector projects - we're engineering solutions that protect communities, enhance the environment, and secure the future of Critical Human Infrastructure .
Our teams work across the UK and internationally, designing the systems that keep water safe, reliable, and sustainable.

If you're passionate about EICA engineering, eager to solve complex challenges, and ready to make a measurable impact on society, this is where your expertise can truly shine.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Because we offer more than a role - we offer purpose, progression, and a culture where innovation thrives .

A career built around you
  • Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra flexibility
  • Clear, supported career development pathways
  • Annual pay rise & performance bonus
  • High Street and gym membership discounts
  • Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Support - because your wellbeing matters
Our environment is collaborative, supportive, and designed to help you grow professionally and personally.

What You'll Do

As a key EICA specialist, you'll be at the heart of driving innovation, reliability, and safety across water and wastewater projects.

You will:
  • Deliver innovative EICA design solutions from conceptual development to detailed design
  • Create high-quality engineering outputs , including:
    • Single-line diagrams
    • Cable block diagrams
    • Control system architecture
    • MCC datasheets
    • Load schedules
    • Control Philosophies
  • Act as a technical authority , offering specialist insight across projects
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and manage interfaces across teams
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, JV partners, and clients
  • Lead bid reviews, assess subcontractor designs, and provide technical support on-site
  • Mentor junior engineers and support their technical and professional development
  • Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and quality standards
This is a role where your expertise and leadership directly shape outcomes.

What We're Looking For

A committed, capable EICA engineer who brings both technical excellence and the ability to work collaboratively.

You will have:
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
  • Experience in the water, wastewater, or related sectors
  • Expertise in:
    • Electrical power systems
    • Water treatment control systems
    • Integrated system design
  • Knowledge of CDM, procurement processes, and document control
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A self-motivated, adaptable approach with a drive for efficient, high-quality engineering
Desirable:
  • Professional registration (IEng / CEng MIET)
  • Proven mentoring or leadership experience
  • A passion for innovation, learning, and continuous improvement
Ready to Make an Impact?

Join Binnies UK and help deliver sustainable EICA solutions that support people, protect the environment, and shape the future of water infrastructure for generations to come.

Engineer with purpose. Innovate with impact. Apply today.

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About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

Private Health
Insurance

Income
Protection

High Street
Vouchers

Life
Assurance

Annual Leave
Purchase

Cycle to Work
Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health
Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.

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