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….