Principle Electrical Engineer

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  • Market related
  • UK
  • Permanent
Principal Electrical Engineer - Remote/Hybrid

Location: Remote, with travel to Manchester, Birmingham, or London depending on your location
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Flexible remote/hybrid arrangements

Overview
A major engineering organisation is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to contribute to transmission and distribution projects throughout the UK. The role involves engagement in detailed electrical design and providing construction support, collaborating with suppliers, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams on significant infrastructure projects. The organisation boasts a secured project pipeline exceeding £4bn.

Key Responsibilities
- Undertake detailed electrical design within defined design authority
- Interpret project specifications and develop technical documentation and Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
- Assess supplier quotations for alignment with technical and project requirements
- Produce and verify design calculations and drawings
- Participate in design reviews, verifications, and design risk assessments
- Offer technical guidance to engineering teams and external design partners
- Support construction and commissioning teams with electrical expertise
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant and constructible designs
- Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development

Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in delivering electrical design for transmission systems (132kV / 220kV / 225kV / 275kV)
- Previous experience working within multidisciplinary project teams including suppliers and contractors
- Strong practical approach, safety-focused, with robust commercial awareness

Benefits
- Car allowance
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme

If you're ready to make an impact on major transmission and distribution projects, apply to join this dynamic team.

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