Principal Electrical Engineer (Power)

Matchtech; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Principal Engineer specialising in Electrical Engineering (Power) to support submarine solutions within the defence and security sector. Based in Barrow or Filton, this contract role involves providing specialist electrical power engineering expertise across complex power systems and programmes.

You will lead technical design reviews, mentor engineers and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards on submarine

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical power systems design and analysis.
• Experience with defence/marine environments is highly desirable.
• Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership across electrical power engineering activities.
• Developing, reviewing and approving electrical engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Supporting the delivery of power systems for submarine and defence programmes.
• Ensuring engineering solutions comply with relevant safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Carrying out technical assessments, design reviews and engineering investigations.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project stakeholders and suppliers.
• Identifying technical risks and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to engineers and contributing to continuous improvement.

Job description

Our client is seeking a Principal Engineer specialising in Electrical Engineering (Power) to support submarine solutions within the defence and security sector. This contract opportunity is based in Barrow or Filton and involves providing specialist electrical engineering expertise across complex power engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing technical leadership across electrical power engineering activities
• Developing, reviewing and approving electrical engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting the delivery of power systems for complex submarine and defence programmes
• Ensuring engineering solutions comply with relevant safety, quality and regulatory standards
• Carrying out technical assessments, design reviews and engineering investigations
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project stakeholders and suppliers
• Identifying technical risks and supporting effective mitigation strategies
• Providing guidance and mentoring to engineers and contributing to continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power systems
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, generation and control systems
• Experience working on complex engineering projects within defence, marine, nuclear or similarly regulated environments
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering specifications, technical reports and design documentation
• Knowledge of engineering safety, assurance and configuration management principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant electrical engineering degree or equivalent professional qualification

Contract Details:

• Principal Engineer contract position
• 12-month contract
• 37 hours per week
• Based in Barrow or Filton
• Hybrid working arrangement with two to three days per week on site

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to contribute to technically demanding power engineering programmes within the defence and security sector.