Senior / Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer

First Recruitment Group; St Helens; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer to join their team. This role combines technical delivery with client engagement in the power sector and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional looking for long-term career development in a global network.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Medical insurance

Income protection

Enhanced parental leave

Voluntary benefits like gym discounts

Career pathways and support towards professional registration

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, MEng/MSc preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK electricity regulations.
• Experience in design or maintenance of electricity networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of electrical engineering projects.
• Produce technical specifications and designs.
• Provide technical advisory and due diligence support.

Skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable)

Strong understanding of the UK electricity system

Experience in design and maintenance of distribution and transmission networks

Knowledge of high-voltage plant and equipment

Previous project delivery experience

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior / Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer

Various locations across England

Competitive Salary and Benefits

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, with more than 10,000 professionals operating from over 200 offices across five continents. Their future‑focused and innovative approach supports communities worldwide, helping 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.