Principal Electrical Engineer

Alexander Associates Limited; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design projects in clean and wastewater infrastructure. This senior position offers flexible working arrangements and significant influence over technical delivery and team development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the water sector, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and be chartered or on the path to becoming chartered. This role provides excellent career progression opportunities within a respected consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading electrical design teams or complex work packages.
• Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple schemes.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers within the team.

Skills

Strong knowledge of LV / HV systems

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative leadership style

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Clean & Wastewater Infrastructure

West London | Hybrid / Flexible Working

Permanent

Our client is a leading design and build contractor delivering critical clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK . Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to take a leading role within their London-based team.

This is a senior position offering real influence over technical delivery, standards, and team development within a highly respected water-focused consultancy.

The Role

• Lead the electrical design of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design
• Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple schemes
• Produce, review, and approve electrical designs, specifications, and calculations
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers within the team
• Work closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary design teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements

About You

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Extensive experience in water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of LV / HV systems, MCCs, control panels, and associated infrastructure
• Proven experience leading electrical design teams or complex work packages
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A senior technical leadership role within a specialist consultancy
• Long-term career progression and the opportunity to shape electrical design standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer looking to step into a principal-level role within the UK water sector.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.