Principal / Lead Electrical Engineer

MWH Treatment Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their team. This role involves providing expertise on electrical engineering standards, leading project delivery, and mentoring the team. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering, preferably chartered, with skills in leadership and communication. The position offers a hybrid working model for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical engineering within the water industry.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert direction for complex design challenges.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
• Mentor and guide the electrical engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Electrical Engineer qualification

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead Electrical Engineer based at our Peterborough office, with hybrid working available.

What will you be doing as our new Principal Electrical Engineer?

As our Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be the Electrical Engineering authority, responsible for providing independent advice and arbitration for quality and compliance issues. You’ll support Design Managers and Electrical Lead Engineers to assess design complexity, identify suitable methods, and assign competent resources and specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than just outputs.
• Represent the @one Alliance as the electrical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.

Discipline Management:

• Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a "right-first time" philosophy.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance, and manage supplier frameworks.
• Identify, support, implement, and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects as part of the asset standards governance process.

Project Delivery:

• Support the identification of value-driven solutions at Stage 1 of projects.
• Conduct audits (internal and external) to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues, address competency gaps, and implement procedural improvements.
• Provide expert direction for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, driving safe and compliant designs.
• Conduct audits on electrical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead safety improvements.

People & Team Development:

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the electrical engineering team.
• Promote professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment.

Transformation & Innovation:

• Encourage a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the adoption of new technologies and techniques to enhance performance and sustainability.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong background in Electrical engineering within the Water industry, be electrically qualified (preferably Chartered), and demonstrate knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation, are essential. A deep understanding of sustainability principles, including reducing carbon footprint and protecting natural capital, is required. Excellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for mentoring and fostering a positive workplace culture are also important.