Principal Electrical Engineer, Water – Lead Projects (Hybrid)

Stantec; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across water and wastewater projects, ensuring technical quality and successful delivery. Based in UK offices including London, High Wycombe, Reading, Brighton or Southampton, the role offers hands-on leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, support bids and framework delivery, and help strengthen client relationships while advancing

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status or working towards registration.
• Proven experience delivering electrical or EICA design in water/wastewater/infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities across water/wastewater projects from detail to construction.
• Develop and approve electrical deliverables including SLDs and diagrams.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate with mechanical, process, instrumentation, control and hydraulic teams.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and project requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Incorporated/Chartered Engineer

Job description

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across water and wastewater projects, ensuring technical quality and successful delivery. Based in UK offices including London, High Wycombe, Reading, Brighton or Southampton, the role offers hands-on leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, support bids and framework delivery, and help strengthen client relationships while advancing