Principal Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team in the Water Sector. You will lead technical design projects, manage budgets, and work on innovative solutions for critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Engineers with experience in the Water Industry and expertise in electrical design systems. This position offers flexibility and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Chartered status as an Electrical Engineer.
• Experience in the Water Industry required.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for technical design work.
• Prepare project briefs and scope of work.
• Manage time and budgets to meet milestones.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Water Industry experience

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge of LV and HV systems

Design software proficiency

Tools

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Overview

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? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We are passionate about what we do and provide flexible and remote working policies to support the life outside of work. Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Electrical Engineer, playing 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 across multiple sectors, including Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions 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 sounds right for you, 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, to a high-quality level.
• 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

• Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Good Experience in the Water Industry.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound 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 practice, production of SLD/BCD's, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry-specific standards and working practices.
• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.