Principal Electrical Engineer - Outside IR35

Kent Plc; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Plc is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Woking, United Kingdom. The role involves executing project work in compliance with discipline design instructions and project procedures.

Candidates must deliver key documents such as base design and specifications while ensuring adherence to national and international electrical codes. Strong communication and compliance skills are vital for this position, which offers full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering with a focus on project execution.
• Familiarity with national, international, and local electrical codes.
• Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Execute project work in line with design instructions and safety procedures.
• Produce deliverables such as specifications, calculations, and diagrams.
• Participate in meetings and ensure compliance with project scope and change management.

Skills

Electrical System study (ETAP)

Motor protection and control schematics

Vendor design compliance

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Outside IR35

United Kingdom

Job Description

Scope of Work: The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the execution of project work, in accordance with the Discipline Design Instructions, including Company and / or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control, within the man‑hour, cost budgets and the project schedule targets.

Key Requirements: The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for producing the following deliverables:

• Base of Design, Specification, Load list, Datasheet, Calculation, Single line diagram, Equipment sizing, MTO, drawings, diagrams.
• Carry out Electrical System study (ETAP)
• Input to layout, equipment list and cost estimate

Manage electrical engineering services such as:

• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with the required checking procedures
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes
• Ensure compliance with national, international and local electrical codes, standards including Aramco SAES, and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Design of motor protection and control schematics/wiring diagrams
• Review vendor designs for compliance with Technical Specifications and applicable standards
• Attend project team meetings, Client meetings and vendor review meetings
• Establish a good working relationship with the Clients

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a disability‑friendly employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5965
• Posting Date 06/02/2026, 11:53 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2nd Floor, SPACE, Woking, GU21 5BJ, GB