Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to manage highway electrical assets and deliver projects that enhance the city's transport infrastructure. The role requires significant experience in electrical asset management, project delivery, and compliance, contributing to initiatives like Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Smart City projects. Join a supportive environment that values skill development and diversity.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Skill development opportunities

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highway electrical asset project delivery.
• Proven skills in design calculations and compliance.
• Experience with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Smart City initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway electrical requirements and manage electrical assets.
• Develop and maintain street lighting and electrical technology.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties for electrical and street lighting assets.

Skills

Highway Electrical

Street Lighting

Project Delivery

Electrical Asset Management

Education

Relevant Electrical and Street Lighting qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Bristol City Council

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710

Full Time, Permanent

Ref: VAC006746

We are looking for a dynamic individual, highly competent in Highway Electrical and Street Lighting disciplines. Bristol City Council seeks an experienced officer to deliver highway electrical requirements and disciplines on various electrical assets within the Highway Electrical Asset Team.

The Highway Electrical Asset Team is part of the Highways Maintenance Group within Transport Service, leading efforts to improve, maintain, and develop the city's transport infrastructure for residents, businesses, and visitors. Key activities include maintenance, improvements, and refurbishment of highway and authority-owned estates in the public domain.

The Highways Group manages its own designs and work programs, supports city initiatives and major projects, and provides technical advice to internal and external stakeholders. The group boasts significant expertise to shape the city's future prosperity.

The Highway Maintenance Service comprises five teams covering the city: Area Highways, Strategic Highways, Bridges and Structures, Highway Electrical Assets, and Assets and Contracts, each managed by a Team Manager.

Applicants should possess relevant Electrical and Street Lighting qualifications and experience, with proven electrical asset management skills to support the Highway Electrical Asset Team.

You will have extensive experience in highway electrical asset project delivery, design calculations, compliance, and continuous performance improvement, aligned with departmental and corporate priorities.

You will play a key role in delivering projects like Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Smart City initiatives, LED city-wide replacements, annual programs, and major works.

The role involves developing street lighting and electrical technology, maintaining and improving electrical infrastructure within BCC estate, working closely with various groups and partners to support growth, economic development, and sustainability agendas.

The role ensures statutory duties are met for maintaining electrical and street lighting assets, ensuring safety and serviceability across the authority.

This position suits a Highway Electrical and Lighting specialist with significant relevant experience, who thrives on responsibility, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

Why Bristol City Council?

We offer a supportive, fast-paced work environment, opportunities for skill development, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, and annual leave. Join us to contribute to making Bristol a better place.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to join our journey, please apply below. Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet each essential criterion in the Person Specification, including education, training, and employment history. High application volumes may lead to shortlisting based on both essential and desirable criteria.

Closing date: 30 May 2025.

We are a confident employer valuing diversity and inclusion. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview, with reasonable adjustments provided throughout the process and employment.

This position is not suitable for job sharing.

For further information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact Shaun Taylor at [e-mail] or Steven Thomas at [e-mail].

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit.