Principal Electrical Engineer

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ challenges head-on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in every aspect of electrical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of electrical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester, Leeds offices.

We’re big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we’ll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.

• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.

• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.

• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

• Chartered Electrical Engineer.

• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.

• Sound knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD’s, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry specific standards and working practices.

• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

GB.Leeds.Thorpe Park

Full time