Principal Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Crawley seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead complex projects across various sectors. This role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Suitable candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in senior roles, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior EC&I role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of EC&I systems for multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of control systems

Instrumentation

Electrical design

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline

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Principal Electrical Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

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Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring a Principal EC&I Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering business in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead complex projects across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of EC&I systems for multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications
• Oversee project lifecycle from concept through to commissioning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, process, and civil engineers
• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred
• Proven experience in a senior EC&I role within consultancy or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and electrical design
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills