Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you lead electrical design within the Chemical Dosing and Wastewater Solutions Team to deliver compliant, low-carbon wastewater treatment solutions. You will drive bids, design, and delivery across projects, guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring rising engineers. The position combines client-facing bid work with hands-on design leadership across the project lifecycle. This is a chance to shape engineering outcomes in a fast-paced, innovative environment that values sustainability.

Pay / Benefits

• Industry-leading salary based on experience
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Private healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday allowance 31 days rising to 33
• Holiday Buy / Sell scheme
• Company pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss intervention requirements
• Lead EICA bid and proposal development for new projects or frameworks
• Plan and implement projects with Delivery Management teams
• Line manage EICA staff and develop the team
• Lead development of EICA design deliverables within the business stream
• Provide technical guidance on EICA matters to project teams and Senior Management
• Mentor and develop the next generation of EICA engineers

Key requirements

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Professional Registration with IET, InstMC or similar (IEng, CEng)
• Strong knowledge of British and European design standards
• Proven management capability across project development, design, construction and commissioning
• Preconstruction design and cost evaluation knowledge and experience
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities through analytical and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Senior Electrical Engineer in design office and construction environments
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Mentoring and people development
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Electrical design within EICA scope
• Knowledge of British and European design standards
• Project development, design, construction and commissioning

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