Principal Electrical Engineer – EC & I

White Recruitment Construction; Winchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead cutting-edge projects in the nuclear sector in Winchester, UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and experience in managing multi-discipline teams. They will ensure compliance and innovation throughout project phases. Benefits include a competitive salary of £55-70k, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Confidence in reviewing electrical/EC&I designs.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EC&I elements of major engineering projects.
• Ensure outsourced work meets specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers on integration.

Skills

Strong electrical engineering background

Leading technical scope

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in regulated environments

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer – EC & I

Are you ready to take the lead on some of the most challenging and rewarding engineering projects in the nuclear sector? I am looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to champion the delivery of complex machine design and build projects, guiding them from concept through to manufacture, testing and successful client handover.

In this pivotal role, you’ll head up multi-disciplinary teams, manage the electrical engineering scope of major projects, and ensure designs meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and innovation. Working closely with internal engineering specialists, project teams, and a network of trusted subcontractors, you’ll play a major part in delivering solutions that matter.

The Role

• Leading the electrical and EC& I elements of major engineering projects.
• Ensuring outsourced EC& I work meets specification.
• Collaborating with design engineers to develop solutions that integrate seamlessly.
• Reviewing drawings, documentation and design outputs from subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting factory acceptance testing and contributing to project sign-off.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Providing technical input for tenders.
• Supporting the development of future engineering talent through internship and apprenticeship programmes.

You:

• Strong electrical engineering background with experience delivering multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Confidence leading technical scope and reviewing electrical/EC& I designs.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a regulated, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas when required.

Benefits:

• Salary £55-70k depending on experience
• Private Healthcare
• Pension

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.