Principal Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering transformational water sector projects in the UK and beyond. The role offers opportunities to shape major infrastructure with high technical and client-facing responsibilities.

You will supervise design delivery, mentor engineers, and contribute to bid proposals while working within a collaborative hybrid environment across multiple offices, including London, Cambridge, and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer qualification.
• Experience leading electrical engineering design delivery teams in a design consultancy.
• Knowledge of water sector design codes and standards (e.g., WIMES).
• Strong communication across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.

Skills

Team management

Electrical design

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Trimble/Amtech

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are youanElectrical Engineerwho is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready totake up a vital role in some of the UK’smost exciting and innovativeprojects?

JoinAtkinsRéalisand take a leading role in shaping the futureof our cities and environments.

We are looking a an energetic and experiencedPrincipal Electrical Engineerto join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology(D&AT)PracticeofAtkinsRéalis.You’llbee part of a talented, multi-disciplinaryteamdeliveringcutting edge,iconicprojectsto our Water market clients–clients such asThames Water, Anglian Water,South EastWater, Southern Water,as well as other regional water authorities.

As a key member of our team,you’llplay a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally.We’recommitted to providingindustry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.

Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaborationisn’ta buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.

Wealso know that different people have different priorities, which is whywe’rehere to support you with whatever you need.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per weekbeing office/site based.This position is based in our London,Epsom,Peterboroughor Cambridgeoffices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilstprovidinggood opportunities for career development.

AsanPrincipal Electrical Engineerin the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team ofElectrical & ICAengineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevantclientand project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels.
• Successfully manage time and budgetsoftheElectrical & ICA teamto key project milestones andprogrammes.
• Responsible forleadingandproducingtechnical deliverables such asSingle Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, ControlNetwork Architecture.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables forElectricalaspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones andprogrammes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other relatedAtkinsRéalisteams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to growthe Electrical & ICAcapabilities within the local teamand the widerElectrical & ICA technical network.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance.Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems whereappropriateand provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teamsin the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review ofownwork as well as others.
• Contribute to business development initiatives to drive growth of water market forAtkinsRéalis.

About you

• A degree inElectrical Engineering or equivalent.
• CharteredEngineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing anElectricalengineering design delivery team for a designconsultancy includingwithin a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takesbroadperspective toidentifyinnovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience inElectricaldesigns.
• Practical knowledge of water companydesign codes and standards as well as industry best practices, such as WIMES.
• Good awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.
• Proficiencyindesigning withinappropriate digitalanalysis packages, following local and national guidance.E.g.electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Experience inwatermarketispreferred but notrequired.
• Experience in industrial and processenvironmentis essential.
• Demonstratesstrong communicationskills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. _