At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead EC&I engineering teams on complex control systems for major projects.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm committed to excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Up to £83k salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Flexible hours and structured career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in regulated industries while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive EC&I experience required.
The predicted salary is between 83000 - 83000 £ per year.
Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £83,000 + Package
Hours: 37 per week (flexible hours)
About the Role
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton. You will:
- Lead and manage EC&I engineering teams delivering high-integrity and complex control systems for major projects involving mechanical handling machinery, process systems, and heavy engineering plant systems in highly regulated environments such as Energy, Research & Defence.
- Oversee full lifecycle delivery from front-end engineering through detailed design, manufacture, and client handover.
- Take on line management responsibilities, mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead EC&I design teams across multiple projects, ensuring technical compliance and delivery within budget and schedule.
- Design safety-critical control systems including power distribution, PLC/DCS systems, SCADA-based systems, and process instrumentation.
- Oversee conceptual design studies, calculations, and substantiation documentation for mechanical handling machinery, process systems, and heavy engineering plant systems.
- Manage design control files, verify calculations, and supervise design deliverables.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and liaise with manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams.
- Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant standards.
- Participate in HAZOP and design reviews.
- Provide technical input for tenders and support safety case submissions.
- Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- Line management duties include resource allocation, performance reviews, recruitment, and professional development.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Chartered Engineer status and IET membership.
- Extensive EC&I engineering experience in mechanical handling machinery, process systems, and/or heavy engineering plant systems within regulated industries.
- Proven ability to manage and lead design teams.
- Knowledge of IEC 61508 and British/European standards (advantageous).
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £83k starting salary.
- Hybrid & flexible working.
- Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee + Death in Service (3 salary).
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
- Accrue up to 5 extra days for authorised extra hours.
- Membership fees paid.
- Commutable From Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to engineering excellence and professional development. You’ll benefit from structured career progression, ongoing training, and support to achieve Chartership, ensuring your skills stay at the forefront of industry standards.
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Principal Electrical Design Engineer in Birmingham employer: Progressive Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company in Wolverhampton as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, where you will lead innovative engineering teams in delivering complex control systems for high-profile projects. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering structured career progression, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and pension contributions. With a commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in regulated industries while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
