Project Engineer (Electrical)

Would you like to play a key role delivering critical infrastructure projects that directly impact water and wastewater services across the region?

Do you have proven experience delivering electrical engineering projects within utilities, water, or a similar industrial environment?

Are you confident managing electrical designs, specifications, and site delivery while ensuring compliance with BS7671 and relevant standards?

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and major framework wins within the UK water sector, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer (Electrical) to join a well-established engineering delivery team. You will be working across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects, taking ownership of electrical engineering elements from design through to commissioning. This role offers excellent exposure to multidisciplinary delivery, strong career progression opportunities, and the chance to contribute to essential infrastructure that supports communities and sustainability goals.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Deliver electrical engineering aspects of projects from concept through to completion
• Review and approve electrical designs, drawings, and technical specifications
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and health & safety regulations
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Support procurement, including specifying and selecting electrical equipment
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and risks, reporting to senior management
• Undertake site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities
• Contribute to project planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience within a Project Engineer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, and instrumentation
• Understanding of relevant standards such as BS7671
• Experience working in industrial, utilities, or infrastructure environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills

It's great if you also have the following

• Experience within the water or wastewater sector
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Professional membership (or working towards) e.g. IET
• Site based qualifications such as CSCS or SMSTS
• Experience working within framework contracts

The setting for the role

This role will involve a mix of office based work, site visits, and occasional travel across project locations in the North West. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team, working closely with project managers, designers, and site teams to deliver high quality infrastructure solutions in a safety driven environment.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.