Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus £5,800 car allowance
Location: Hybrid – Based at either Clearwater Court or Hampton Coal Wharf (with site travel as required)
Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role:

This is a key leadership role within the Asset Management and Engineering function, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will lead a team of Electrical Engineers, ensuring regulatory compliance and reviewing critical designs that support infrastructure expansion goals into AMP8 and beyond.

You’ll take ownership of electrical design approvals and play a pivotal role in improving technical asset standards, while mentoring a growing team of specialists across High and Low Voltage systems.

About the Client:

Our client is a major utility provider operating across complex infrastructure networks. They are investing significantly in future-facing projects and rely on engineering excellence to deliver sustainable, safe, and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and mentor an Electrical Engineering design team.
• Ensure technical requirements in project briefs are accurate and achievable.
• Review and approve electrical design work.
• Drive ongoing improvements in Technical Asset Standards.
• Ensure engineering compliance across all electrical asset areas.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Degree-qualified and professionally chartered in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Recognised technical leader with deep experience in Electrical Engineering (HV & LV).
• Ideally from the water industry or a comparable infrastructure-heavy sector.
• Strong knowledge of ICA Engineering and its impact on electrical design.
• Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and how to ensure compliance.
• Solutions-focused mindset, especially when managing technical discrepancies.

What Our Client Offers:

• Up to £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• £5,800 car allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 26 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays.
• Private medical healthcare.
• Generous contributory pension (up to 12%).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to a well-rounded benefits platform covering wellness, lifestyle, and financial perks.

Eligibility:

• Must be based in the UK with a valid right to work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (car allowance provided).
• Office and site attendance required as per project needs.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is more than a job – it’s a leadership track. You’ll have the chance to grow within a forward-thinking engineering environment, shape future standards, and build a high-performing team under your guidance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.