Senior or Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer across their UK locations. This role involves leading electrical engineering projects, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in power sector designs. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits including enhanced leave and professional support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Medical insurance

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the UK electricity system and regulatory environment.
• Experience in design, specification or maintenance of distribution and transmission networks.
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the IET.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead electrical engineering projects across distribution and transmission systems.
• Produce and review technical specifications and concept designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Understanding of UK electricity system

Electrical equipment knowledge

Project delivery experience

Mentorship and support skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum)

MEng/MSc desirable

Tools

High-voltage plant and equipment

Power cable system design

Gas and air insulated switchgear

Job description

Senior or Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer

Various locations across England

Competitive Salary and Benefits

On behalf of our client, a global employee‑owned professional services organisation , we are recruiting a Senior / Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex and high‑profile power sector projects.

About the Organisation

Our client is a global network of multi‑disciplinary professionals providing integrated engineering, environmental, design and construction solutions. The business is wholly owned by its people, the business comprises more than 10,000 professionals operating from over 200 offices across five continents. Their future‑focused and innovative approach supports communities worldwide, helping to build resilience and sustainability for generations to come.

The Role

This position is well suited to an experienced electrical engineer looking to progress their career within a consulting environment. The role combines specialist technical delivery with exposure to client engagement, advisory work and project leadership within the power sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading the delivery of electrical engineering projects across distribution and transmission systems
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications, FEED studies and concept designs
• Acting as Owner’s Engineer and providing technical advisory and due diligence support
• Undertaking cable system design, substation design (grid and distribution), and electrical equipment specification
• Supporting tendering activities, bids and proposals with technical input
• Assisting with site‑based activities, including FAT, SAT and commissioning
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and contributing to team development

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng / BSc minimum; MEng / MSc desirable)
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity system and its regulatory and stakeholder environment
• Experience in the design, specification, construction, operation or maintenance of distribution and transmission networks
• Knowledge of key electrical equipment, such as : High‑voltage plant and equipment (switchgear, transformers, harmonic filters, dynamic reactive compensation), Power cable system design and specification, Gas and air insulated switchgear, Transformers, Harmonic filters and reactive compensation equipment
• Previous project delivery experience, either leading or coordinating technical tasks
• Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the IET or equivalent

Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary, aligned to skills and experience
• Hybrid working to support work–life balance
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to four additional weeks
• Pension scheme, medical insurance and income protection
• Enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies
• Voluntary benefits including cycle‑to‑work, gym discounts and retail savings
• Access to employee networks and wellbeing resources
• Clear career pathways across technical excellence, client leadership or project management
• International opportunities across a global network
• Full support towards achieving and maintaining professional registration and chartership

This is a strong opportunity for an Electrical Engineer seeking long‑term career development within a globally recognised, employee‑owned consultancy delivering critical energy infrastructure projects.