Principal Electrical Engineer

Alexander Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for their Bristol team. This senior role involves leading the design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects and providing technical guidance to engineering teams. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, have extensive experience in water systems, and preferably be a Chartered Engineer. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Long-term career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading electrical design teams or complex work packages.
• Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across schemes.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers within the team.

Skills

Electrical Engineering expertise

LV/HV systems knowledge

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Bristol | Hybrid / Flexible Working

Permanent

Our client is a leading design & build contractor delivering critical clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to take a leading role within their South West based team.

The Role

• Lead the electrical design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design
• Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple schemes
• Produce, review, and approve electrical designs, specifications, and calculations
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers within the team
• Work closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary design teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements

About You

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Extensive experience in water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV systems, MCCs, control panels, and associated infrastructure
• Proven experience leading electrical design teams or complex work packages
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) is strongly preferred

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A senior technical leadership role within a specialist consultancy
• Long-term career progression and the opportunity to shape electrical design standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer looking to step into a principal-level role within the UK water sector.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion