Principal Electrical & Instrument Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Principal Electrical & Instrument Engineer with a focus on the water sector. The role involves leading electrical deliverables, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong experience in EICA design. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with a hybrid model, requiring office attendance for 1-2 days per week. Join us in shaping the future of water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in EICA design within the water or wastewater sector.
• Experience approving documentation for construction.
• Knowledge of UK regulations including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical and control deliverables across all design phases.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards, including WIMES.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartership

Job description

Job Title: Principal Electrical & Instrument Engineer - Water Sector

Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week office-based)

Sector: Water

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join a well-established engineering design consultancy with a strong pipeline of long-term work in the water, hydrogen, and nuclear sectors.

This is a dynamic role for a motivated engineer who enjoys working across feasibility, FEED, detailed design, and construction support phases. You'll contribute to a portfolio of water and wastewater projects supporting utilities across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical and control deliverables across all design phases
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Develop Electrical Load Schedules and specify telemetry, MCCs, and instrumentation
• Prepare subcontract installation scopes and conduct technical bid evaluations
• Support site surveys, construction liaison, and commissioning activities
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards, including WIMES
• Promote safety, sustainability, and Net Zero initiatives across project delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartership
• Strong background in EICA design within the water or wastewater sector
• Experience approving documentation for construction
• Knowledge of UK regulations including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, hands‑on approach to problem solving and project delivery