Principal Electrical Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design and delivery of major power and water projects across the UK. Hybrid working available from Leeds, with options to base in Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver high‑quality electrical design documentation while supporting client relationships in the energy and water sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and delivery of major power and water projects
• Mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Produce and review high-quality electrical design documentation
• Provide technical leadership across Electrical and Control Systems engineering
• Support project planning, programme management and resource coordination
• Develop innovative engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Support bid preparation and winning new work
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and quality procedures

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Power & Water

Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow | Hybrid Working

£70,000-£80,000 + Excellent Benefits

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering consultancy delivering innovative projects across the power, energy and water sectors.

This Principal Electrical Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading technically complex projects while mentoring engineers and working closely with clients to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions. You'll play a key role in the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects, supporting both project execution and business growth across the UK.

The successful Principal Electrical Engineer will work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning renewable energy, water treatment, wastewater, industrial infrastructure and power systems, helping to shape the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

The Role

• Leading the electrical engineering design and delivery of major power and water projects
• Managing multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Producing and reviewing high-quality electrical design documentation
• Providing technical leadership across Electrical and Control Systems engineering
• Supporting project planning, programme management and resource coordination
• Developing innovative engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects
• Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Supporting bid preparation and winning new work
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, industry standards and quality procedures

This Principal Electrical Engineer position offers the opportunity to influence nationally significant infrastructure projects while helping develop the next generation of engineers.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure engineering.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Principal Electrical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer or Lead Electrical Engineer
• Experience delivering projects within the power, energy or water sectors
• Strong knowledge of Electrical and Control Systems design
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations and engineering best practice
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to produce and review complex engineering documentation

The following would be highly advantageous:

• IEng or CEng status (or working towards professional registration)
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience across renewable energy, water treatment, wastewater or industrial infrastructure
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance

Why Apply?

• Salary of £70,000-£80,000 plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working from Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow
• Opportunity to lead nationally significant power and water infrastructure projects
• Work across renewable energy, water and industrial sectors
• Excellent professional development and career progression
• Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Immediate interviews available