Principal Electrical Services Engineer

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Electrical Services Engineer for a 6-month contract in the UK. The role involves managing engineering deliverables in electrical design within nuclear and non-nuclear sectors. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, chartered status or working towards it, and experience in designing electrical systems. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Experience in nuclear systems or marine systems is an asset.
• Ability to design various electrical systems, including fire detection.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of electrical engineering work packages.
• Manage technical deliverables of the engineering packages.
• Supervise junior staff and provide on-the-job guidance.

Skills

Design of electrical building services

Low voltage electrical distribution systems

Control & instrumentation systems

Communications and data systems

Nuclear and/or marine system knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in an appropriate engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Job description

Overview

Our Client has a requirement for a Principal Electrical Services Engineer, who will be required to work on a 6 month basis in Bristol or Plymouth.

2-3 days a week in Plymouth or Babcock Bristol office

Role Purpose

• To lead in delivery of the electrical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost.
• Responsible for managing the technical deliverables of the electrical engineering packages. To manage the work of the Electrical Services Engineers and plan deliverables.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Within SQEP profile, preparing and/or checking designs, analyses, reports, drawings, specifications and other documents in support of Nuclear and Non-Nuclear related plant, facility and equipment within the company's licensed, authorised and operational sites, or in support of external contracts.
• Participate in the problem solving for development of technical solutions to deficiencies or in the development of new designs.
• Complete the review and sentencing of new designs, methodology of construction and temporary works submitted to the Technical Authority.
• To manage design work packages. Supporting planning of activities, with respect to task durations, level of effort, through to provision of design deliverables with regular schedule reviews and progress reporting, technical reviews, and construction support.
• Supervise and provide on-the-job guidance to the junior staff.
• Make effective use of Learn from Experience information to develop and disseminate theoretical knowledge in relation to practical engineering and to maintain a record of development to substantiate the skills achieved.
• Support development, construction, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Facilities to ensure that they comply with the design intent for Nuclear related Works, together with all relevant Local and National Regulations and Legislation.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• A degree or HND in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer, or working towards.
• Nuclear: Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear and/or marine system knowledge.
• Design of electrical building services, to include fire detection and alarm systems, industrial lighting and emergency lighting, site broadcast (PA) and HVAC;
• Design low voltage electrical distribution systems;
• Design of control & instrumentation systems;
• Design of communications and data systems;
• Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to post and project requirements.
• Sound understanding of company and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety, Design and quality

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Principal Electrical Services Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support