Senior Electrical Engineer Job at Wessex Water (Bath)

Senior Electrical Engineer

Wessex Water

Location:
United Kingdom , Bath

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with HV/LV expertise and a passion for safety and compliance? We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to take on a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure across our water and wastewater facilities. This is a pivotal role ensuring the resilience of essential services that protect public health and the environment. You'll have the opportunity to influence safety culture, shape operational policies, and work on innovative projects.

Job Responsibility:

Act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for HV and LV systems, managing safe switching, isolation, and restoration of supplies
Oversee framework contractors delivering maintenance and inspection services on HV and top-tier LV assets
Drive electrical competency across the business through training, mentoring, and assessments
Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, industry standards, and corporate safety procedures
Provide technical support during faults, outages, and capital projects

Requirements:

Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
Authorised SAP for HV systems with strong LV competency
Solid knowledge of EAWR, PUWER, and electrical safety regulations
Proven experience managing HV/LV assets and contractors in utilities or process industries
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to have:

Experience with DNOs, SCADA/PLC systems, and electrical protection
Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

What we offer:

A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
Career progression and professional development opportunities
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions)
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
One paid volunteering day each year
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
Support from trained mental health first aiders
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
March 06, 2026

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