Principle Electrical Engineer

Kenton Black Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering organisation is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in North West London. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing major rail infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Engineer with experience as a CEM on significant projects, familiar with MEP and Rail Systems. A competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for development are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

Travel expenses covered

Access to benefits platform

Private Medical Insurance

Strong pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven experience as CEM on UK rail or infrastructure programmes.
• Strong background in MEP/Rail Systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as CEM over multiple CRE functions.
• Lead technical assurance and design reviews.
• Mentor and assess CRE applications.
• Oversee design approvals and documentation.
• Engage in HazID, HazOP, HazCON reviews.
• Work with CAD/BIM teams on model alignment.
• Liaise with teams to ensure engineering delivery.
• Lead technical communication with stakeholders.
• Support procurement and tender documentation.
• Coach future engineering leaders.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (IET / IMechE / CIBSE or equivalent)

Experience as Network Rail CEM

Background in MEP / Rail Systems / Infrastructure Electrical Engineering

Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Understanding of Network Rail standards

Familiarity with design reviews

Knowledge of BIM workflows

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

HEVACOMP

Revit

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer | £90,000–£100,000

Location: North West London

A leading infrastructure engineering organisation is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to take on a key leadership role across major UK rail infrastructure works. This is a senior position with CEM (Contractors Engineering Manager) responsibility, leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and ensuring compliance under Network Rail standards.

This is a high‑impact role for a Chartered Engineer who thrives in complex environments and wants to influence engineering delivery at scale.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual review (£90k–£100k DOE)
• Travel expenses covered outside base location
• Access to benefits platform including discounts and wellbeing tools
• Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Strong pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)

About the Role

The Principal Electrical Engineer will provide strategic engineering leadership across all MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire & Communications) systems, taking ownership of engineering assurance, governance, and technical excellence across the programme.

Responsibilities

• Act as CEM over multiple CRE functions, providing direction and sign‑off under NR/L2/INI/02009
• Lead technical assurance and design reviews to ensure constructability, compliance and best practice engineering standards
• Mentor and assess CRE applications, supporting technical development and engineering governance
• Oversee design approvals, calculations, technical submissions and controlled documentation
• Engage in HazID, HazOP, HazCON reviews and champion safety‑led design
• Work closely with CAD/BIM teams to resolve clashes and align digital models with construction methodology
• Liaise with installation, commercial and planning teams to ensure engineering intent is delivered on site
• Lead technical communication across stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors
• Support procurement and tender documentation from an engineering perspective
• Coach and develop future engineering leaders (CEM/CRE pathway)

Skills & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (IET / IMechE / CIBSE or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Network Rail CEM on major UK rail or infrastructure programmes
• Strong background in MEP / Rail Systems / Infrastructure Electrical Engineering
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
• Expert understanding of Network Rail standards (including NR/L2/INI/02009)
• Familiarity with design reviews (CAT I / CAT II), assurance processes and technical documentation control
• Strong working knowledge of BIM workflows and engineering governance

Desirable

• Experience using tools such as Amtech, ETAP, HEVACOMP, Revit, AutoCAD or Microstation
• Knowledge of off‑site fabrication and modern methods of delivery
• Additional leadership or safety qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, NEBOSH, ATEX/DSEAR)