Principal Engineer EC&I

Samuel Frank; Hopton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Engineer to manage project teams in Electrical Control & Instrumentation. This role is hybrid with 3 days at the Stafford office and 2 days remote, requiring robust leadership skills and a British passport for security clearance. Applicants should have experience overseeing engineering activities and managing stakeholder relations. The contract is for 6 months with a competitive day rate of £500–£585, emphasizing work-life balance and organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing project teams within the electrical control & instrumentation sector.
• Must hold a British passport and be eligible for SC Security Clearance.
• A minimum of 5 years of residence in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams delivering electrical control systems and safety systems.
• Oversee team activities and provide guidance to ensure project success.
• Act as primary contact for high-level stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards

Job description

Principal Engineer – Contract – EC&I – Staffordshire – Outside IR35

Role: Principal Engineer (Electrical Control & Instrumentation – EC&I)

Location: Hybrid – Stafford office (3 days/week) & remote (2 days/week). Commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, Telford, Uttoxeter, Stone. Occasional customer site visits.

Contract Duration: 6‑month contract

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Day Rate: £500‑£585 per day

Clearance: Must hold a British passport (no dual nationality accepted) and be eligible for SC Security Clearance.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer or Lead Engineer to manage and lead project teams, delivering essential Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) systems within the nuclear defence sector.

This crucial contract role (Outside IR35) requires a professional with robust leadership skills to initiate, oversee, and lead all engineering activities across assigned projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for high‑level stakeholder engagement and management.

Key responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Take full charge of and lead project teams delivering electrical control systems, industrial software, and electrical safety systems.
• Engineering Oversight: Oversee team activities, provide guidance, and overcome complex problems to ensure project success.
• Quality & Standards: Demonstrate knowledge of working to ISO 9001 standards.
• Security: Must be a British passport holder and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years. Dual nationality cannot be accepted. Current SC level clearance is an advantage but not essential; full clearance will be processed.
• Location: Flexible hybrid working model based from the Stafford office (3 days) and home (2 days).
• Work‑Life Balance: Our client encourages a sensible work‑life balance, with a culture that promotes leaving the office by 4:30 pm daily.

Apply Now

If you are a Principal or Lead EC&I Engineer and meet the essential security clearance requirements, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity.