Role overview
The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award winning group of companies, 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. Eric Wright Water Ltd is a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction company working in the water and wastewater industry. Our experienced project management and in-house operational teams work with our clients to provide a professional service. Our capabilities allow us to deliver solutions across the civil and MEICA spectrum.
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. 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.
The Role
Passionate about Water Treatment ? Want to work on exciting, iconic schemes? Experienced in Electrical Project Engineering ? Yes? We have the perfect role for you!
Eric Wright Water work on a variety of schemes including Waste Water Treatment Works, Water Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, Service Reservoirs to name a few, projects ranging from £100k to £10m+. We’re looking for a fully qualified Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing team based in North West.
As an Electrical Project Engineer you will to lead a team of installation engineers and subcontractors. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage and co-ordinate all Electrical project construction activities and ensure that all project deliverables are achieved with regard to safety, quality, programme and cost.
About You
The successful candidate will have a broad range of skills gained from delivering similar schemes. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for leading and developing teams, you will have a positive can do attitude and thrive in a busy and challenging environment. Communication skills both oral and written are essential along with being confident in influencing, mentoring and motivating your team.
Our ideal candidate:
1. Knowledge and experience of the IEE or BS 7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations
2. Possess relevant CSCS card.
3. SMSTS qualification.
4. NVQ level 3 or above
5. Relevant industry or vocational qualification preferred, e.g, NVQ 3 Site Supervision or ONC, HNC.
6. Technical Electrical knowledge
7. Experience preferred of working with Water Utility
8. Companies within Clean and Wastewater operations/construction activities.
9. Experience with managing NEC contracts
10. Experience of managing multidiscipline site teams and sub-contractors
In return we offer:
11. Competitive Salary
12. Enhanced annual leave starting at 24 Days + bank holidays rising with service
13. Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focusing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
14. Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
15. BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
16. Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
17. Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
18. Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients
19. Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
20. EAP – 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.
21. 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.
22. Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
23. Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
24. A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focused on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
25. A 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 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.
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.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department EWW Contract type Full time Hours 40 Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive