Nuclear Principal Electrical Engineer — Hybrid, Client-Facing

Costain Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead projects in the Nuclear sector. The ideal candidate will have significant electrical engineering experience and a degree in a related field. Responsibilities include managing technical input, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. This role offers a hybrid work model, mixing remote and site-based tasks, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant electrical engineering experience within the Nuclear sector.
• Security Clearance or capability to achieve it.
• Awareness of risk identification and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical discipline technical input for projects and proposals.
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
• Prepare high-quality engineering deliverables to client satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience within the Nuclear sector

Knowledge of UK legislation and standards

Mentoring and developing graduates

Good knowledge of design working practices

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Chartered or Incorporated engineer status

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead projects in the Nuclear sector. The ideal candidate will have significant electrical engineering experience and a degree in a related field. Responsibilities include managing technical input, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. This role offers a hybrid work model, mixing remote and site-based tasks, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.