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Electrical Engineer

Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full time
Location based
UK / National
Hours per week
37.5
Dates that interviews will take place
ASAP
Salary
£48,643 - £50,000
Summary of vacancy

Electrical Engineer
(Internal title: Technical Plant Engineer)

Location: UK – flexible base at any SUEZ site national travel required

Salary: £48,643 – £50,000 per annum

Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance (up to £7,864), Annual Bonus up to 10%, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, 3x life assurance policy.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

40% UK travel (2–3 days per week, including overnight stays)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at the forefront of energy and material recovery, where your electrical expertise will directly contribute to cleaner, more sustainable infrastructure across the UK.

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development — because when you thrive, we all succeed.

About the role

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be a key technical specialist supporting our energy and material recovery facilities. This hybrid role combines office-based engineering with hands-on site support, working across multiple locations to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing electrical systems.

You’ll spend around 40% of your time travelling across the UK, providing both project and operational support to our plants.

What you’ll be doing

  • Delivering technical expertise in electrical design, HV systems, and instrumentation & control (I&C) within industrial and power-generating environments
  • Supporting the full project lifecycle, including specifications, design reviews, system modelling (ETAP/Trimble), commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Improving operational reliability, compliance, and performance across multiple facilities
  • Acting as a technical authority for breakdowns, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Providing hands-on engineering support across sites as required

What we’re looking for

  • Background in electrical engineering within process, power, electrical design, or heavy industry
  • HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (degree preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
  • Demonstrable experience in electrical design and technical engineering roles
  • Strong understanding of high-voltage systems (11kV); previous HV authorisation is advantageous
  • Project management experience
  • Familiarity with industrial instrumentation and control systems
  • Hands-on, practical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience using electrical design and system modelling software

Who we are
At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do - for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values - they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

 

Closing Date
15/02/2026
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.