Electrical Design Engineer

Morrison Utility Services Limited.

Electrical Design Engineer

£65000

Morrison Utility Services Limited., Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a08e9374af69472fb69eab58f1ab0b68

Full Job Description

Morrison Water Services Ltd are currently looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer working within our One MEICA Design Team across a wide portfolio of projects. The role is based in our Westfield office near Glasgow reporting to the MWS Electrical Design Lead and may involve travel to sites as required.

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be you will be working as part of the Engineering Team. Responsible for managing the Electrical Engineering aspects of clean & wastewater projects within the capital delivery works Programme.

The MWS Scotland region currently delivers a number of frameworks for Scottish Water, including the Infrastructure Capital programme and the MEICA replacement operational alliance DV2 Lot 4 (this role). In addition, we deliver further specialist frameworks for Scottish Water as well for a portfolio of non-regulated clients. The business is currently at c. £130m p.a with further growth planned.

The DV2 Lot 4 MEICA replacement framework is a 6-year programme (2021-2027) with an option to extend for a further 6 years. The contract delivers a diverse range of design & construction projects (£100k - £4m) including the replacement of MEICA equipment, associated civil engineering works, specialist control & automation, SCADA and telemetry works. Annual volume £25m-£40m.

As the Senior Electrical Design Engineer your duties & responsibilities will include:

  • Working within a multi-disciplinary team on projects focussing primarily on water & wastewater M&E capital maintenance and growth projects.

  • Supporting Project Managers with knowledge to complete design and project engineering deliverables within the Pre-Construction phase.

  • Continual professional development including professional registration is encouraged and actively supported.

  • Attend and contribute to internal and external design review and progress meetings.

  • Participate in design co-ordination with other engineering disciplines and professionals.

  • Engineering outputs including Cable Calculations and Cable Schedules.

  • Working closely with the electrical design lead to develop the capabilities and skills of the Electrical Design team.

  • Produce electrical schematic diagrams and documentation.

  • Engineering drawings (Electrical drawings, BCD's, containment and cabling routes, system layout drawings).

  • Review of specifications and designs against industry standards and specifications.

  • Adherence to quality procedures and check design approach, calculations, drawings and documents.

  • Production of Engineering reports & Feasibility studies.

  • Production of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

    Electrical Degree / HND / HNC or equivalent in engineering or related discipline.

  • Experience in design development for clean / wastewater non infrastructure would be desirable.

  • Chartered or Incorporated (CEng/IEng) or working towards would be desirable.

  • Skills to occupy a leading role within Electrical design/engineering teams & create positive change.

  • Previous utility industry knowledge and experience is desirable but not essential.

  • Ability to liaise and engage with clients and key stakeholders.

  • Provide mentoring, guidance and technical advice to support and supervise junior staff.

  • Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.

  • Good written and oral communication and organisational skills.


  • Do you hold a driving licence? You will require one for this role.

    M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

    At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.

  • Company car or allowance and with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars or the option to salary sacrifice

  • Matched Pension Scheme

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

  • Opportunities to progress in a successful company

  • Life Assurance

  • The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance

  • The option to partake in Payroll giving

  • Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll

  • 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday

  • Cycle to Work Scheme


  • Morrison Water Services is the UK's largest provider of essential infrastructure services through long-term framework agreements to the electricity, water, and gas sectors across the UK & Ireland. Also the largest division within MGS and works across the UK delivering water, wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects for a large proportion of the UK water industry.
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