Electrical Design Engineer

Role overview

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the ‘Eric Wright’ ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; ‘If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it’. Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management. We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies. Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients.

Due to a period of growth, we are excited to be recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer. Reporting to the Design Lead / Manageryou will bea fundamental member of the team with a range of responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

You will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to –

Carry out effective day to day management of direct reporting staff & teams through clear communication and leadership, resulting in high levels of motivation and job performance. Ensure all contractual work and operational performance under your designated control are undertaken strictly in line with company laid down procedures on H&S, Quality systems and Environmental policy.Ensure clear planning schedules are drawn up for all contracts and agreements showing key deadline dates, tasks to be undertaken, staff numbers involved and associated budget costs.Keep a close liaison with clients on all matters relating to contracts, agreements, tenders and other related issues ensuring that high levels of customer service are maintained and communication lines are clear.Maintain a close working relationship with other directors and senior managers in the company to ensure that there is effective co-ordination of activities in meeting company strategic objectivesKeeping all administration systems and processes up to date e.g. wrightway, including a close working relationship with the admin support team.Assisting with the preparation of quotations and tender documentation for submission to customers, as and when required.Assisting in the development and setting of departmental and company strategic objectives, as and when required.Monitor the performance of sub contractors to ensure that work is carried out to the required standard.

What You’ll Bring

Significant experience of M&E contracting in the Construction industry and/or significant experience in the water industryA relevant academic or vocational qualification (e.g. From NVQ up to Degree level)Good commercial judgementShows strong leadership and good team building skills e.g. mentoring & coachingExcellent problem solving abilitiesAnalytical & numeratePro-active & decisiveEffective time managerExcellent inter personal skillsFirst class customer facing skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsIT skills – Word, Excel, Power PointPossess process and instrument knowledge to allow full commissioning of systems including liaison with software integration.Be confident in development of commissioning specific documentation and schedulesBe able to develop SLD BCD and termination loop diagrams for systems for drawing up by others

Our Values

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

How You’ll Work

We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:

Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trustBe accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacksBelong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purposeBe the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with usBe motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your developmentBe safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe placeBe inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equalityBe empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voiceBe open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s rightBe collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from othersBe inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamworkBe bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future

Why Join Us?

Be part of a business that exists to make a differenceThrive in a healthy, empowering environmentWork with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our valuesEnjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your futureGood salary and benefits offer 

Our offer

Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with serviceEnhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much moreLearning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the futureBUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illnessHealth Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illnessEAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact. Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the futureRecognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdaysOnsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to useCompany Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concernsA comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeingA wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance

Our Ethos: 

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

Equal opportunity statement: 

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. 

Department EWW Contract type Full time Hours 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Salary Competitive with excellent benefits Benefits Competitive salary, car or car allowance, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!