Principal EC And I Engineer

WR Engineering; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer specialized in Controls & Instrumentation. You will lead complex engineering projects, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. The role involves collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders, offering a salary range of £55-70k, alongside benefits like private healthcare and hybrid working hours. This position requires a strong electrical engineering background and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working hours

Private Healthcare

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Confidence leading technical scope and reviewing designs.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EC&I elements of major engineering projects.
• Ensure outsourced work meets specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers for seamless integration.
• Support factory acceptance testing and project sign-off.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Leadership in engineering projects

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Controls & Instrumentation

Are you ready to take the lead on some of the most challenging and rewarding engineering projects in the nuclear sector? I am looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to champion the delivery of complex machine design and build projects, guiding them from concept through to manufacture, testing and successful client handover.

In this pivotal role, you'll head up multi-disciplinary teams, manage the electrical engineering scope of major projects, and ensure designs meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and innovation. Working closely with internal engineering specialists, project teams, and a network of trusted subcontractors, you'll play a major part in delivering solutions that matter.

The Role

• Leading the electrical and EC&I elements of major engineering projects.
• Ensuring outsourced EC&I work meets specification
• Collaborating with design engineers to develop solutions that integrate seamlessly
• Reviewing drawings, documentation and design outputs from subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting factory acceptance testing and contributing to project sign-off.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Providing technical input for tenders.
• Supporting the development of future engineering talent through internship and apprenticeship programmes.

You:

• Strong electrical engineering background with experience delivering multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Confidence leading technical scope and reviewing electrical/EC&I designs.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a regulated, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas when required.

Benefits:

• Salary £55-70k depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Private Healthcare
• Pension contribution

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