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Manpower UK Ltd

Principal Electrical Engineer

Plymouth Full-Time 48000 - 72000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Role: Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Devonport (Hybrid 2 days in a month)

Duration: 2 years

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About our Client

Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands‑on experience and professional development.

The role

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to support delivery of electrical systems as part of the Electrical Engineering Team in Devonport.

Day-to-day, you\’ll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage one or more technical design packages ensuring requirements are met through the design process
Provide technical design guidance and review of sub-contract design to ensure compliance with specifications, technical regulations and standards
Collaboration across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces
Maintaining the engineering configuration of the design intent (change control)

Essential experience

Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas or other highly regulated industry
Electrical engineering (preferably power distribution or EC&I) background
Regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to electrical design and construction (including CDM Principal Designer responsibilities)
Solid understanding of engineering design and safety practices, tailored to the role, discipline and project needs

Desirable Experience

Technical management of specialist sub‑contract designers
Experience of working in BIM environments.
Awareness of project planning, project management and budgeting.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience in lieu of formal education would be considered.
Chartered Engineer with membership of an accredited body (i.e. IEEE, IMarEST or IET) or working towards chartered status

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Principal Electrical Engineer employer: Manpower UK Ltd

Our client in Devonport is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and hands-on experience in the engineering and maritime sectors. With a commitment to high-quality projects and a structured environment, employees benefit from opportunities to lead innovative design initiatives while working alongside skilled professionals in a highly regulated industry. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.