Principal Electrical Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead design projects and ensure high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have chartered status and relevant experience in the Water Industry. This role offers flexible and remote working options within a diverse team environment that values every voice. A strong grasp of electrical design standards and software proficiency is required.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Chartered status is essential for this role.
• Experience in the Water Industry is required.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary design delivery is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for technical design work to high quality standards.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work for projects.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Experience in the Water Industry

Leading design delivery

Knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems)

Familiarity with UK design standards

Proficiency in electrical design software

Education

Chartered Electrical Engineer qualification

Tools

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

About Energy Jobline

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

About Our Client

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Role

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer. Join 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. We offer flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Locations

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.

Application

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