Principal Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech currently seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to drive design across transformative water sector projects in the UK, based in Leeds with hybrid working options.

You will lead electrical design (LV/HV), MCCs, and installations, ensuring multi‑disciplinary collaboration and compliance with UK standards. A Chartered Engineer with water sector experience is essential to join this high‑impact team.

Qualifications

• Must be Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Must have good experience in the Water Industry.
• Must have experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Must possess sound knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD's, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry‑specific standards and working practices.
• Must have proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages following local and national guidance (e.g., electrical design software such as Trimble | Amtech).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Water industry experience

Design leadership

Electrical design LV/HV

HAZOP/DSEAR/ATEX knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Trimble Amtech

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. So, 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 and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry‑leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases. If being part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

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

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring

• Must be Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Must have good experience in the Water Industry.
• Must have experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Must possess sound knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD's, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry‑specific standards and working practices.
• Must have proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages following local and national guidance (e.g., electrical design software such as Trimble | Amtech).