Mott MacDonald

 

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. 
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 

 

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 

 

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

 

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. 

 

We have opportunities for experienced electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) engineers in our Cambridge, Bristol, and Brighton offices in our multidisciplinary Water Consultancy Division, the centre of excellence within Mott MacDonald for everything to do with water.  We work on a vast range of design projects covering, for example:

Water treatmentWater distributionWastewater recyclingIndustrial process waterDesalinationIrrigationHydropowerFlood defence.

 

We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover.  We provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. Our clients include the majority of UK water utility companies, and many other governmental organisations and private companies in the UK and overseas.

 

You will undertake a wide range of EICA tasks, typically including:

Electrical power distribution designControl system designSpecifying local renewable and back-up generation systemsDeveloping plant layoutsCabling and installation designInstrumentation selectionLightning protection assessmentsWriting system control strategiesFactory and site acceptance tests of equipment.

 

You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.

 

You can see examples of our work and find out more about the discipline here on our website:

Water consultants - Mott MacDonald
Wastewater treatment - Mott MacDonald

 

Mott MacDonald is wholly owned by colleagues who work in our business. Being independent means that we can choose our own direction and focus on what we believe is important for our clients, our people and those communities which we work and live in. We are dedicated to delivering Social Outcomes through the use of digital innovation and excellence in what we do. We are a family of people excited to solve complex challenges that have a positive impact on the world, and we are always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

 

Candidate Specifications
 

Essential:

Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related disciplineExperience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancyExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishUnderstanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues.

    
 
Desirable:

Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related disciplineChartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or an equivalent bodyExperience of working in the water and/or wastewater industryGood understanding of pipeline hydraulicsGood understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.

 
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.