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PRINCIPLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Location:

Midlands

Salary:

£55,000 – £60,000

Contract:

Role Summary:

An established engineering services provider is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing multidisciplinary design team delivering projects within the UK water and wastewater sector.

This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to provide leadership across a wide range of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects, from feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning support.

Responsibilities:

Electrical Design & Technical Leadership

  • Lead electrical design for UK water industry assets including:

  • LV and HV distribution systems

  • MCCs, VSDs, and pumping station electrical systems

  • Treatment works electrical infrastructure

  • Produce, review, and approve design outputs such as:

  • Single-line diagrams

  • Cable calculations and load assessments

  • Electrical schedules, specifications, and control philosophies

  • Ensure compliance with:

  • BS 7671, EN 61439

  • WIMES

  • CDM and water-company standards

  • DSEAR/ATEX where applicable

Project Delivery

  • Act as the electrical technical lead on multi-disciplinary UK water projects.

  • Support feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering.

  • Provide technical input during procurement, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.

  • Work closely with process, mechanical, civil, and ICA teams to deliver integrated MEICA solutions.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor and support junior and intermediate electrical engineers.

  • Lead design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID workshops, and technical meetings.

  • Engage with clients, contractors, and suppliers within the UK water sector.

  • Promote best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure design outputs meet ISO 9001 quality requirements.

  • Support digital engineering and BIM-led delivery where applicable.

The Candidate:

Essential

  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership.

  • Significant experience delivering electrical design within the UK water industry.

  • Strong knowledge of UK water utility standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Proven experience leading electrical design on complex projects.

  • Proficient with electrical design and CAD software.

  • Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.

Desirable

  • Experience working on AMP delivery frameworks.

  • Knowledge of ICA/SCADA interfaces.

  • Experience with commissioning support and site inspections.

  • Awareness of sustainability and energy optimisation in water assets.

The Offer:

  • Salary £55,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)

  • Car allowance

  • Pension scheme

  • Healthcare cash plan

  • Life insurance

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Long-term career development within a growing UK water-focused engineering business

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