Principal Electrical Engineer

Girling Jones Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact water and wastewater projects, enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure. You will lead electrical design from feasibility to commissioning, collaborate across disciplines, and drive innovation through sustainable approaches. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while growing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer match

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

26 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in delivering electrical designs in infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical engineering design across water and wastewater schemes.
• Providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

• Bonus/Benefits: plus robust benefits package
• Job Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Location: Exeter - Hybrid
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 DoE

The Role

A leading design-and-build consultancy is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join a growing team delivering high-impact water and wastewater projects. With the company s recent appointment to South West Water s AMP8 framework, this role offers the chance to work on innovative schemes that enhance the resilience and sustainability of critical infrastructure for communities across the region.

You ll play a key role in shaping electrical design from feasibility through to commissioning, working collaboratively across disciplines to develop practical and future-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical engineering design across water and wastewater schemes
• Providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Collaborating with commercial, operational, and construction teams to deliver efficient and safe solutions
• Acting as technical reviewer and design checker across multiple projects
• Driving innovation through standardisation, digital tools, and sustainable approaches
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and statutory authorities to maintain strong working relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers to grow technical capability within the team
• Conducting site visits to assess constructability and integration with existing systems

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised institution
• Strong technical background in delivering electrical designs in infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the South West

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary (negotiable, based on experience)
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer match
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and critical illness cover
• 26 weeks enhanced maternity leave and family leave policies
• 26 days annual leave plus options to buy/sell leave
• Support for professional subscriptions and development
• Cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, and other lifestyle benefits

The Company

You ll be joining a joint venture that combines engineering excellence with construction delivery. With a turnover of over £500 million, the business is trusted to deliver complex infrastructure that benefits millions of customers across the UK.

The culture is inclusive, flexible, and focused on empowering people to do meaningful work. This is a place where you ll be encouraged to grow, share ideas, and make a difference to the communities you serve.

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