Senior Electrical Engineer, MEICA Projects
Senior Electrical Engineer, MEICA Projects
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Join Our Team: Senior Electrical Engineer (Projects) opportunity
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be part of a team of Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, providing specialist technical expertise to manage significant infrastructure risks. They will contribute to both new infrastructure projects and the ongoing support of existing control systems, developing and delivering robust software solutions that meet business requirements. In doing so, they will ensure the effective operation of the Trust’s MEICA systems and assets, safeguarding reliability, compliance, and long-term performance.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces and sites as and when required. The regularity of travel will be covered further at interview stage.
The concentration of works means our relevant regional hubs include Leeds, Newark, Burnley, Ellesmere Port, Birmingham, Milton Keynes & Gloucester. See our network here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).
Role Overview
Step into a key role shaping the Trust’s MEICA projects. As our Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll lead the electrical delivery of priority projects, ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable engineering solutions. You’ll act as the go‑to electrical specialist within multidisciplinary teams - reviewing designs, producing technical documentation and guiding colleagues with expert advice. Working alongside the Principal MEICA Engineer, you’ll help drive our project plan forward while championing our values and embedding inclusion across everything you deliver.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Principal MEICA Projects/Systems Engineer in delivering the MEICA Priority Project Business Plan.
- Lead the electrical engineering delivery of MEICA priority projects, ensuring robust and safe technical solutions.
- Serve as the focal point for electrical and wider MEICA elements within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Produce and review technical documentation in line with project and programme requirements.
- Manage the electrical components of MEICA designs to deliver reliable, efficient and sustainable outcomes.
- Provide authoritative electrical engineering recommendations to senior managers and colleagues.
- Demonstrate and promote Trust values and behaviours.
- Promote and integrate diversity and inclusion throughout project work.
About You
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take a leadership role in delivering MEICA projects, ensuring high-quality electrical engineering and robust project governance. You will provide electrical oversight across the Trust, helping ensure assets remain safe, compliant, and reliable.
We expect candidates to bring strong experience in electrical engineering within MEICA environments, supported by practical exposure to mechanical systems.
You will be able to:
- Act as the lead electrical engineer, offering clear solutions and authoritative guidance.
- Take responsibility for delivering assigned projects on time and within budget.
- Apply sound engineering judgement to ensure safe and effective project delivery.
Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Proven experience delivering electrically led MEICA projects on assets like those managed by The Trust.
- Chartered or Incorporated Electrical Engineer (preferred) or Mechanical Engineer with strong electrical competence, with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IET, IMechE).
- A degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (Mechanical Engineering considered with strong electrical experience).
- Strong understanding of the project lifecycle and required MEICA documentation.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and the Principal Designer role.
General Skills
- Evidence of continued professional development, including experience applying complex electrical engineering concepts.
- Excellent technical report writing and specification skills.
- Ability to negotiate and prioritise resources across the wider business.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
In addition to your annual base salary of £45,000 - £50,000, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£425 per month), a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1.
Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits
#INDMP
Our values
We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.
All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.
At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us