Principal / Senior Electrical Design Engineer
We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead Electrical Engineer based at our regional offices, on a freelance or permanent basis.
What will you be doing as our new Principal Electrical Engineer?
As our Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be the Electrical Engineering authority, responsible for providing independent advice and arbitration for quality and compliance related issues. You'll support the Design Managers and Electrical Lead Engineers to assess the complexity of design, identify suitable methods and assign suitably competent resources and specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than outputs.
Represent the company as the electrical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.
Discipline Management:
Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a right-first time philosophy.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance and manage supplier frameworks.
As part of the asset standards governance process identify, support, implement and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects.
Project Delivery:
Support the identification of value-driven solutions at Stage 1 of projects.
Conduct audits (internal and external) to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues, competency gaps, and procedural improvements.
Offer expert direction for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.
Health & Safety:
Drive excellence in compliance with CDM regulations, ensuring safe and compliant designs.
Conduct audits on electrical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead improvements.
People & Team Development:
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the electrical engineering team.
Champion professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment.
Transformation & Innovation:
Inspire a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.
Lead the introduction of new technologies and techniques to advance performance and sustainability.
About The Candidate:
To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong background in Electrical engineering, within the Water industry, be electrically qualified (degree – preferably Chartered) and be comfortable demonstrating your knowledge of all relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation essential. A deep understanding of sustainability principles, including reducing carbon and protecting natural capital. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for mentoring, professional development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
What we offer
Packages include –
A competitive salary/ rate
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc