The VacancyBinnies an RSK Group company is looking for a
Principal Electrical Engineer (Water Recycling) to join us as part of our
@one Alliance. What will you be doing as our new Principal Electrical Engineer?
As our Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be the Electrical Engineering authority, responsible for providing independent advice and arbitration for quality and compliance related issues. You'll support the Design Managers and Electrical Lead Engineers to assess the complexity of design, identify suitable methods and assign suitably competent resources and specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than outputs.
- Represent the @one Alliance as the electrical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.
Discipline Management:
- Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a "right-first time" philosophy.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance and manage supplier frameworks.
- As part of the asset standards governance process identify, support, implement and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects.
Project Delivery:
- Support the identification of value-driven solutions at Stage 1 of projects.
- Conduct audits (internal and externa) to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues, competency gaps, and procedural improvements.
- Offer expert direction for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.
Health & Safety:
- Drive excellence in compliance with CDM regulations, ensuring safe and compliant designs.
- Conduct audits on electrical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead improvements.
People & Team Development:
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the electrical engineering team.
- Champion professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment.
Transformation & Innovation:
- Inspire a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the introduction of new technologies and techniques to advance performance and sustainability.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong background in Electrical engineering, within the Water industry, be electrically qualified (degree - preferably Chartered) and be comfortable demonstrating your knowledge of all relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation essential. A deep understanding of sustainability principles, including reducing carbon and protecting natural capital. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for mentoring, professional development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
About UsWe 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?
BenefitsPrivate 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
SectorsEnvironment
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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