Principal Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Glasgow to play a vital role in electrical engineering for transformational programmes in the Water sector. The role involves leading design efforts, managing projects, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality outputs. Candidates must have chartered status and significant experience in the Water industry, along with strong knowledge of electrical systems and design standards. Flexible working policies are available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Water Industry required.
• Chartered status as an Electrical Engineer is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and installations in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work.
• Prepare briefs and contribute to bid proposals.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated design solutions.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Significant experience in the Water Industry

Leadership in design delivery

Strong knowledge of LV and HV systems

Proficiency in digital analysis packages

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on? It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. When it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Bring your skills to the mix. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of electrical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of electrical engineering within multiple challenging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases. If being part of a passionate team excites you, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol, Surrey, Derby, Manchester, Leeds, and Glasgow offices (other locations may be considered).

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design processes.

What you can bring

• Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Significant experience in the Water Industry.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environments, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practices, production of SLD/BCD's, earthing and bonding, and familiarity with UK design standards and industry practices.
• Proficiency in digital analysis packages such as Trimble/Amtech, following local and national guidance.