Principal Electrical Services Engineer (Client side 14018)

NUVIA; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Principal Electrical Services Engineer in Plymouth. The role involves managing design work, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in design development. The position offers hybrid opportunities and a range of employee benefits, including a pension contribution and private medical scheme.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

25 days holiday

Support for Personal Development

Qualifications

• Experience in complex design development throughout the design lifecycle.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing designs, analyzing reports and specifications.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Communicating system capabilities to ensure high standards.

Skills

Project Specification

Planning

Management

Budgeting

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Position – Principal Electrical Services Engineer

Location – Plymouth

Travel

2/3 days in Devonport or Bristol Office

Arrangement

Contracted (Inside IR35) or Staff.

Salary

Dependent on experience

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is rapidly growing, offering hybrid opportunities across the country. We aim to build a multidisciplinary team to provide our clients with a broad spectrum of talent.

BPSS clearance at basic level is required. Previous clearance will not be transferable.

Supporting a key client, we seek Principal Electrical Service Engineers for the Dock readiness Projects at a nuclear licensed site. Responsibilities include managing a small team, overseeing design work, and reviewing designs to ensure proper, adequate, and efficient implementation across the project.

Responsibilities of a Principal Electrical Engineer

• Preparing and reviewing designs, analyzing reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Participating in problem-solving of technical solutions, deficiencies, and new design ideas.
• Applying Earned Value Management methodologies and respecting task durations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Maintaining development records to demonstrate skills progression.
• Communicating system capabilities to ensure high standards in overall operation concepts.
• Supporting development, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of facilities to meet design intent and comply with relevant regulations and legislation.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should meet most of the following criteria:

Essential Requirements

• Degree or HND in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent knowledge in nuclear/marine systems.
• Understanding of company and departmental health and safety procedures.
• Experience in complex design development throughout the design lifecycle.
• Ability to advise subcontractors on design development.
• Strong project specification, planning, management, and budgeting skills.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and applications.

Desirable

• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership with the Engineering Council.
• Experience in designing electrical building services, including fire detection, alarm systems, industrial and emergency lighting, and HVAC.
• Good understanding of engineering design and safety practices.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Vehicles, Technology, Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21 weeks SMP)
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Option to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave
• Partnership with trade unions
• Support for Personal Development & Further Education
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, operates in highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong track record at UK and international nuclear sites. We are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, fostering a culture of development and equality in employment.